deserted (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

Definition

Left completely empty or abandoned; without people or life.

Examples

• The old mining town became completely deserted after the gold ran out.

• We found a small, deserted beach where we could relax in peace.

• The streets were strangely deserted on Christmas morning, with no cars or pedestrians.

Synonyms of deserted

Words with a similar meaning to deserted:

• empty
• abandoned
• desolate
• forlorn

Antonyms of deserted

Words with the opposite meaning to deserted:

• crowded
• populated

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