Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lonely
Adjective
/ˈloʊnli/
Definition
Feeling sad because you have no friends or company.
Examples
- She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
- He spent a lonely evening at home, wishing he had friends to join him.
- The lonely tree stood alone on the hill, a solitary figure against the sky.
Meaning
Lonely refers to a state of being alone and feeling isolated or disconnected from others, often leading to feelings of sadness or emptiness.
Synonyms
- Isolated
- Alone
- Desolate
- Solitary
- Forlorn
