| plaintive | adj 1. expressing sadness,sedih; (of song etc) mendayu-dayu: there was a ~ note in her voice, ada nada sedih dlm suaranya; a beautiful ~ melody, irama yg mendayu-dayu; 2. expressing suffering, sorrow, sayu: a ~ cry for help, bunyi jeritan yg sayu meminta pertolongan. | Kamus Inggeris-Melayu Dewan |