Definition of plangent
- loud and mournful in sound
Usage examples of plangent
A plangent horn echoed across the foggy harbor.
The singer held a plangent note that made the room fall silent.
We heard the plangent bells after the memorial service.
Term
plangent adj
Plangent means loud and mournful in sound. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.