Lone

/loʊn/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Being alone; solitary.

He took a lone walk along the beach at sunset.

Describing something that is the only one of its kind.

The lone tree stood majestically on the hill.

Without companions or support.

She felt like a lone wolf in the crowded room.

Middle English 'lone', from Old English 'ānlīc', combining 'ān' (one) and 'lic' (like).

lone wolf

A person who prefers to act alone rather than in a group.

lone star

Referring to something or someone isolated, often used to symbolize independence.

loneliness

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.

loner

A person who prefers to be alone.

A person who prefers to be alone.

He's such a lone wolf, always doing things by himself.

To describe someone feeling ignored or excluded.

After being left out of the plans, she was feeling pretty lone.