English dictionary
lonely
adjectivePronunciation
ˈləʊnli
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- marked by dejection from being alone
adjective
- devoid of creatures
adjective
- characterized by or preferring solitude
adjective
- lacking companions or companionship
Example sentences
felt sad and lonely
the loneliest night of the week
lonesome when her husband is away
spent a lonesome hour in the bar
a lonely crossroads
a solitary retreat
a trail leading to an unfrequented lake
a lone wolf
a lonely existence
a man of a solitary disposition
a solitary walk
he was alone when we met him
she is alone much of the time
the lone skier on the mountain
a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel
a lonely soul