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lonely Definition and Meaning in English (lonely definition)

adjective
Synonyms:isolatedsolitarydesolate
Quick Answer • Definition

Lonely definition: Feeling unhappy because you are alone or do not have any friends or company.

Definitions of Lonely

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling unhappy because you are alone or do not have any friends or company.

  2. 2adjective

    A place that is lonely is isolated and not often visited by people.

Example Sentences

“She felt very lonely after moving to a new city.”

“It was a lonely road, with no houses for miles.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounloneliness
adjectivelonesome

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

lonely heartexpression

A person seeking companionship or love, often advertised in personal columns.

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Lonely definition: Feeling unhappy because you are alone or do not have any friends or company.
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'Lonely' translates to 'lonely' in English. Lonely definition: Feeling unhappy because you are alone or do not have any friends or company.
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