Meaning & Definition of word "Lonesome"

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.