LONELY
adjective
Synonyms
Solitary; lone; lonesome; retired; unfrequented; sequestered; secluded.
Definitions
- 1. Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired; as, a lonely situation; a lonely cell.
- 2. Alone, or in want of company; forsaken. To the misled and lonely traveler. Milton.
- 3. Not frequented by human beings; as, a lonely wood.
- 4. Having a feeling of depression or sadness resulting from the consciousness of being alone; lonesome. I am very often alone. I don't mean I am lonely. H. James.
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025