Desolate Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Desolate

Meaning 1 : reduce in population

    Synonyms : depopulate
Meaning 2 : providing no shelter or sustenance

    Example : the desolate surface of the moon

    Synonyms : bare,  barren,  bleak,  stark
Meaning 3 : leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

    Synonyms : abandon,  desert,  forsake
Meaning 4 : cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

    Synonyms : devastate,  lay waste to,  ravage,  scourge,  waste
Meaning 5 : crushed by grief

    Example : depressed and desolate of soul,a low desolate wail