Descriptive:
* The desolate landscape stretched before them, a barren wasteland of sand and rock.
* After the storm, the once vibrant beach was left desolate, littered with debris and driftwood.
Emotional:
* The news of her loss left her feeling desolate and alone.
* The abandoned village stood as a testament to the desolate lives of its former inhabitants.
Figurative:
* His heart felt desolate after their argument, a cold and empty space where love once thrived.
* The city, once bustling with life, now felt desolate and lifeless.
In a story:
* She walked through the desolate streets, the only sound the echo of her own footsteps.
* He knew he couldn't stay in this desolate place forever. He had to find a way to move on.