Desolate describes destruction during natural disasters, like hurricanes and tornadoes. It can also describe empty, lonely places. In addition, it can also mean a sad, lonely, hopeless feeling.
Everyone felt desolate when the tornado destroyed their homes.
She felt extremely desolate when her husband died.
She felt desolate when her boyfriend abandoned her.
The town was desolate, the trees lost their leaves, the flower was dreary, and there was chilly wind.
Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.