Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lonelier
Adjective
/ˈloʊ.nli.ɚ/
Definition
Feeling more alone or isolated than usual.
Examples
- After moving to a new city, I found myself lonelier than ever.
- As the days passed without any visitor, he felt increasingly lonelier.
- She began to realize that being surrounded by people didn’t stop her from feeling lonelier.
Meaning
Lonelier is the comparative form of the adjective ‘lonely’, which describes a state of distress or sadness due to lack of companionship.
Synonyms
- more isolated
- more desolate
- more solitary
- more forlorn
