Meaning & Definition of word "Lonely"

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.