desolate moor

Frequency: 5.21.1 per million words

Emphasizes emptiness, loneliness, and sadness.

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Examples (10)

  • The traveler gazed across the desolate moor, a vast expanse of browns and greys.
  • She felt a profound sense of loneliness walking on the desolate moor under the leaden sky.
  • The old house stood isolated on the desolate moor, battered by endless winds.
  • Many ancient legends are told about the spirits that roam the desolate moor at night.
  • The weather can change rapidly on the desolate moor, making travel hazardous.
  • He found solace in the wild beauty of the desolate moor, despite its harshness.
  • The children dared each other to cross the desolate moor after dark.
  • The novel vividly described the haunting atmosphere of the desolate moor.
  • A single, gnarled tree was the only landmark on the otherwise desolate moor.
  • The hikers were advised to stay on marked paths when exploring the desolate moor.