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    Lonesome

    /ˈloʊnsəm/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Feeling sad because of being alone or isolated.
    After moving to a new city, I felt lonesome and wished I had friends nearby.
    Describing a place that is remote or deserted.
    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

    Feeling blue
    After my friends left, I was feeling blue and lonesome.
    All alone
    Being all alone in a big city can feel lonesome.