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Loneliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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loneliest

 

[ loʊˈniːliest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

Loneliest describes a state of extreme solitude or isolation, where an individual feels the absence of companionship or emotional connection. It can also refer to physical spaces that are devoid of people or activity, amplifying the sense of desolation.

Synonyms

abandoned, desolate, forlorn, isolated, solitary

Examples of usage

  • After moving to a new city, he felt the loneliest he had ever been.
  • The loneliest place on Earth is often considered to be the vast deserts.
  • During winter, the town felt the loneliest as everyone stayed indoors.
  • She wrote a poem about the loneliest moments in her life.

Translations

Translations of the word "loneliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais solitário

🇮🇳 सबसे अकेला

🇩🇪 einsamste

🇮🇩 paling kesepian

🇺🇦 найсамотніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej samotny

🇯🇵 最も孤独な

🇫🇷 le plus solitaire

🇪🇸 el más solitario

🇹🇷 en yalnız

🇰🇷 가장 외로운

🇸🇦 الأكثر وحدة

🇨🇿 nejosamělejší

🇸🇰 najosamelejší

🇨🇳 最孤独的

🇸🇮 najbolj osamljen

🇮🇸 einmana

🇰🇿 ең жалғыз

🇬🇪 მოუძღვნელი

🇦🇿 ən tənha

🇲🇽 el más solitario

Etymology

The term 'loneliest' is derived from the adjective 'lonely', which itself has roots in the Old English word 'ana', meaning 'alone'. The prefix 'lone' emerges from the Middle English period and describes a solitary state. The suffix '-est' is a comparative form used in English to denote the highest degree of a quality, in this case, the quality of being lonely. Over time, 'lonely' evolved to encompass not just the physical aspect of being alone, but also the emotional feeling of isolation and sadness. As societal changes have influenced concepts of companionship and community, the feeling of loneliness has been widely recognized and studied in psychological contexts, making 'loneliest' a term resonating with many experiences in contemporary life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,345 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.