deserted
/dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)tɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Abandoned, without people.
Adjective
Examples
Ahead the flanks of the Pennines gleamed faintly in the moonlight, looking as though they themselves were part of some dry and deserted lunar landscape.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
desolate
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deserted” mean?
Abandoned, without people.
Is “deserted” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.