Bleak, deserted (8)

I believe the answer is:

desolate

I believe this is a double definition.

'bleak' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'deserted' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for desolate that I've seen before include "Bleak, dismal; wretched" , "alone" , "Miserable" , "Dispirited and lonely, being so elated" , "Dale's toe (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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