lonely


Definition: Meaning of, lonely in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈləʊnli /

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lonely lonelier loneliest
  1. unhappy because you are alone or do not have anyone to talk to [=  lonesome American English]
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  2. a lonely experience or situation makes you unhappy because you are alone or do not have anyone to talk to
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  3. the lonely [plural] people who are lonely
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  4. a lonely place is a long way from where people live and very few people go there [=  lonesome American English [=  remote, desolate]
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lonely used in phrases

  • lonely hearts (noun)
    1. lonely hearts club/column/ad British English a club or an advertisement page of a newspaper that is used by people who want to meet someone that they can have a romantic relationship with
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