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Definition
expressing sadness — sometimes with a plea for help
- His eyes closed; his voice was plaintive.2.4 — Day 2 Chapter 4 (84% in)
- Cullen said gloomily, plaintively, "He ought to go to sleep.2.5 — Day 2 Chapter 5 (5% in)
- After a moment he said, almost plaintively, "I've lost Dorsey Pender.2.5 — Day 2 Chapter 5 (42% in)
There are no more uses of "plaintive" in The Killer Angels.
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