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DESOLATELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does desolately mean? 

DESOLATELY (adverb)
  The adverb DESOLATELY has 1 sense:

1. in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospectsplay

  Familiarity information: DESOLATELY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DESOLATELY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

Synonyms:

desolately; disconsolately


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