noun [U] (written)
1 the feeling of being very lonely and unhappy:
Her death left him with a terrible sense of desolation.
2 the state of a place that is ruined or destroyed and offers no joy or hope to people:
a scene of utter desolation
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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