Definition of Lonely

Adjective

• devoid of creatures
  "a lonely crossroads"
  "a solitary retreat"
  "a trail leading to an unfrequented lake"
  solitary unfrequented
• characterized by or preferring solitude
  "a lone wolf"
  "a lonely existence"
  "a man of a solitary disposition"
  "a solitary walk"
  lone solitary
• marked by dejection from being alone
  "felt sad and lonely"
  "the loneliest night of the week"
  "lonesome when her husband is away"
  "spent a lonesome hour in the bar"
  lonesome
• lacking companions or companionship
  "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"
  "a solitary traveler"
  alone lone solitary

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