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lonesome Definition and Meaning in English (lonesome definition)

adjective
Synonyms:lonelysolitaryisolated
Quick Answer • Definition

Lonesome definition: Feeling sad or unhappy because one is without the company of others.

Definitions of Lonesome

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling sad or unhappy because one is without the company of others.

  2. 2adjective

    Suggesting a feeling of being alone or isolated, often referring to a place or situation.

Example Sentences

casual

“She felt lonesome after her children moved away to college.”

casual

“The lonesome cabin stood on a hill overlooking the vast, empty plains.”

casual

“He often felt lonesome despite being surrounded by many people.”

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nounlonesomeness
adjectivelonely

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Lonesome definition: Feeling sad or unhappy because one is without the company of others.
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