Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - May 6 May 6, 2024 4:19:50 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by NerdiestKen on May 6, 2024 4:19:50 GMT -6 Plangent (adj)Something, such as a sound, that is described as plangent is loud, deep, and often expressive of sadness or suffering. The word is a synonym of plaintive.