Meaning of the word lonely in English
What does lonely mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lonely
US /ˈloʊn.li/
UK /ˈləʊn.li/
Adjective
1.
sad because one has no friends or company
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She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
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He spent a lonely Christmas by himself.
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2.
providing a feeling of isolation; remote from human habitation
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They drove down a long, lonely road.
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The old lighthouse stood on a lonely stretch of coast.
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