She sank into a state of desolation and despair.
photos that show the desolation of war
It was a scene of utter desolation. [=ruin, devastation]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
des|e|cra|tion — «DEHS uh KRAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of desecrating; profanation: »The Puritans felt that work or amusement on Sunday was a desecration of the Sabbath. 2. the fact or condition of being desecrated … Useful english dictionary
des|ic|ca|tion — «DEHS uh KAY shuhn», noun. the action of desiccating or a desiccated condition: »Thus the powder kills through desiccation, literally drying the insect to death (Science News Letter) … Useful english dictionary
des|ig|na|tion — «DEHZ ihg NAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of marking out; pointing out; definite indication: »The designation of places on a map should be clear. 2. a descriptive title; name: »“Your Honor” is a designation given to a judge. 3. appointment to an… … Useful english dictionary
des|o|la|tion — «DEHS uh LAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of making desolate: »the desolation of the country by an invading army. SYNONYM(S): devastation. 2. a ruined, lonely, or deserted condition: »After the fire the forest land was in complete desolation. He… … Useful english dictionary
des|per|a|tion — «DEHS puh RAY shuhn», noun. 1. a hopeless or reckless feeling; readiness to run any risk: »They jumped out of the window in desperation when they saw that the stairs were on fire. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under despair. (Cf. ↑despair) 2. the act or… … Useful english dictionary
des|pu|ma|tion — «DEHS pyu MAY shuhn», noun. a skimming or being skimmed … Useful english dictionary
des|qua|ma|tion — «DEHS kwuh MAY shuhn», noun. 1. a coming off in scales; peeling: »the desquamation following a bad sunburn. 2. a thing that comes off in scales … Useful english dictionary
des|ti|na|tion — «DEHS tuh NAY shuhn», noun. 1. the place to which a person or thing is going or is being sent: »the destination of a ship, letter, or package. 2. a setting apart for a particular purpose or use; intention: »The destination of his study is the law … Useful english dictionary
des|ti|tu|tion — «DEHS tuh TOO shuhn, TYOO », noun. 1. a lack of the means of living; extreme poverty: »Destitution is the mark of the slums. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under poverty. (Cf. ↑poverty) 2. the state of being without; lack: »Destitution and destruction are… … Useful english dictionary
des|u|da|tion — «DEHS yu DAY shuhn», noun. Medicine. heavy or abnormal sweating. ╂[< Latin dēsūdātiō, ōnis < dēsūdāre sweat heavily < dē (intensive) + sūdāre to sweat] … Useful english dictionary
des·ic·ca·tion — /ˌdɛsıˈkeıʃən/ noun [noncount] technical : the process by which something becomes completely dry desiccation of soil … Useful english dictionary
