Meaning & Definition of word "Lonely"
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Lonely
/ˈloʊnli/
adjective:
- 1. Feeling sad because one has no friends or company.
- Example: After moving to a new city, she often felt lonely in her apartment.
- 2. Causing feelings of sadness because of isolation or lack of companionship.
- Example: The lonely landscape stretched for miles without any signs of life.
- 3. Being the only one of its kind; unique.
- Example: He was the lonely artist in a family of scientists.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'lone' with the suffix '-ly' to form an adjective.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lonely heart:
A person who is alone and longs for companionship.
lonely road:
A path or journey that feels isolated or abandoned.
lonely planet:
A reference to feeling isolated in a situation or environment.
Related Words
lone:
Being alone or by oneself.
solitude:
The state of being alone without company.
isolation:
The condition of being separated from others.
Slang Meanings of lonely
Meaning: All by my lonesome
Example Sentence: I spent the weekend all by my lonesome.
Meaning: Solo
Example Sentence: I went to the concert solo since my friends were busy.