Lonely

/ˈloʊnli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Feeling sad because one has no friends or company.

After moving to a new city, she often felt lonely in her apartment.

Causing feelings of sadness because of isolation or lack of companionship.

The lonely landscape stretched for miles without any signs of life.

Being the only one of its kind; unique.

He was the lonely artist in a family of scientists.

Derived from the word 'lone' with the suffix '-ly' to form an adjective.

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.

All by my lonesome

I spent the weekend all by my lonesome.

Solo

I went to the concert solo since my friends were busy.