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Desolate vs. Dissolute
Desolate
/ˈdesəleɪt/Examples:
The desolate landscape stretched endlessly with no signs of life.Her heart felt desolate after he left without saying farewell.Abandoned buildings stood silent and desolate in the distance.
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Dissolute
/ˈdɪsəluːt/Examples:
His dissolute lifestyle eventually led to his ruin.She was known for her dissolute behavior in high society.Amidst wealth, he lived a dissolute and carefree existence.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Desolate refers to a place or state that is empty and barren, like a desert or an abandoned town.
- Dissolute describes a person or behavior that is indulgent in sensual pleasures, often considered immoral or licentious.
- Remember that desolate often pertains to geography or emotions, while dissolute is about personal conduct or morality.
- You might think of desolate places as being solitary or lonely, while dissolute behaviors are often excessive and self-indulgent.
- To recall, desolate has an a, which could remind you of area (like a deserted area), and dissolute has an i, which might suggest indulgence or immorality.
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