Lonely: meaning, definitions and examples

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lonely

[ ˈləʊnli ]

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feeling

Sad because one has no friends or company. Isolated or uninhabited.

Synonyms

alone, desolate, isolated, solitary

Examples of usage

She was feeling lonely after moving to a new city.
The old house looked lonely on top of the hill.

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expression

Without companions; solitary. Unfrequented, remote, or desolate.

Synonyms

deserted, remote, secluded, solitary

Examples of usage

A lonely country road.
He led a lonely life in the mountains.

Translations

Translations of the word "lonely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solitário

🇮🇳 अकेला

🇩🇪 einsam

🇮🇩 kesepian

🇺🇦 самотній

🇵🇱 samotny

🇯🇵 孤独な (kodoku na)

🇫🇷 seul

🇪🇸 solitario

🇹🇷 yalnız

🇰🇷 외로운 (oeroun)

🇸🇦 وحيد (waheed)

🇨🇿 osamělý

🇸🇰 osamelý

🇨🇳 孤独的 (gūdú de)

🇸🇮 osamljen

🇮🇸 einhleypur

🇰🇿 жалғыз

🇬🇪 მარტოხელა (martokhela)

🇦🇿 tənha

🇲🇽 solitario

Word origin

The word 'lonely' originated from the Old English word 'ana', which means 'alone'. Over time, the word evolved to 'lonely' in Middle English, carrying the same meaning of being without companions. The concept of loneliness has been explored in various literary works, highlighting the emotional impact of solitude on individuals.