Desolate means abandoned, empty or uninhabited. It can also refer to a feeling of loneliness and isolation. The term is often used to describe places that are barren, bleak and devoid of life or human presence.
Usage examples
The desolate landscape stretched on for miles, with no signs of human habitation.
After the war, the city was left desolate, with buildings reduced to rubble and streets deserted.
The desolate figure stood alone in the cemetery, mourning the loss of their loved one.
The abandoned house had a desolate feel to it, with broken windows and overgrown weeds.
The desolate silence in the aftermath of the storm was eerie, as if the whole world had been wiped clean.
The desert was a desolate place, with nothing but sand dunes and scorching heat as far as the eye could see.
The desolate expression on her face revealed the deep sadness she was feeling.
The small town was once vibrant and bustling, but now it lay desolate and forgotten.
The desolate beach was devoid of any signs of life, except for a lone seagull flying overhead.
The desolate cry of a wolf echoed through the night, capturing the wilderness of the untamed forest.
The Cinema Travelers is a documentary made by directors Shirley Abraham and Amit Madheshiya and it profiles a traveling cinema in India, which shows up in desolate places of the country with very basic projection rigs to show classic films to swarms of people. (firstshowing.net)
Cooper and his director of photography Masanobu Takayanagi (who also worked on the filmmaker's last two movies) paint a visually striking but harsh and brutal portrait of the scenery here, placing an emphasis on long shots of desolate landscapes and closeups of human anguish in order to create the film's dismal mood. (screenrant.com)
The strength of the work revolves around symbolism and the rich narrative set on desolate rural landscapes inspired by Kowch's home state of Michigan. (hamptonsarthub.com)