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Plaint

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Literary Usage

Used more often in literature or writing to evoke emotion.

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The novel ended with the protagonist's mournful plaint echoing in the silence.
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Emotional Weight

Carries a sense of deep sadness or sorrow.

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Her voice trembled with plaint when she recounted the tale.
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Not for Joy

Though 'joyful plaint' seems contradictory, it's rarely used for happiness.

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The phrase 'joyful plaint' is unusual and often poetic.
Visual representation of the word "Plaint"

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