Meaning & Definition of word "Lonesome"
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Lonesome
/ˈloʊnsəm/
adjective:
- 1. Feeling sad because of being alone or isolated.
- Example: After moving to a new city, I felt lonesome and wished I had friends nearby.
- 2. Describing a place that is remote or deserted.
- Example: The lonesome road stretched on for miles without any signs of life.
Etymology
The word 'lonesome' is derived from the word 'alone' combined with the suffix '-some', indicating a state of being.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lonesome road:
A metaphorical or literal way to describe a path that feels deserted and grim.
lonesome traveler:
A term for someone who journeys alone, often feeling isolation.
Related Words
lonely:
Feeling sad because of being distant from others.
solitary:
Existing alone; lacking companionship.
forlorn:
Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
Slang Meanings of lonesome
Meaning: Feeling blue
Example Sentence: After my friends left, I was feeling blue and lonesome.
Meaning: All alone
Example Sentence: Being all alone in a big city can feel lonesome.