Lonesome: meaning, definitions and examples
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lonesome
[ หloสn.sษm ]
feeling alone
Lonesome describes a feeling of deep loneliness or solitude. It often conveys a sense of longing for companionship or connection. This term can refer to physical isolation as well as emotional feelings of being disconnected from others. Lonesome can also evoke imagery of desolation or emptiness.
Synonyms
desolate, forlorn, isolated, lonely, solitary.
Examples of usage
- She felt lonesome in the crowded room.
- After moving to a new city, he experienced a lonesome existence.
- The dog looked lonesome sitting by itself.
- Lonesome nights made her crave the company of friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "lonesome" in other languages:
๐ต๐น solitรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช einsam
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesepian
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะผะพัะฝัะน
๐ต๐ฑ osamotniony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅญค็ฌใช
๐ซ๐ท solitaire
๐ช๐ธ solitario
๐น๐ท yalnฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋ก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ osamฤlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ osamelรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅญค็ฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ osAMLjen
๐ฎ๐ธ einnangra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปาัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ solitario
Etymology
The word 'lonesome' has its origins in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'lone,' which means solitary or alone, and the suffix '-some,' which indicates a state or condition. 'Lone' itself comes from the Middle English term 'lone,' a variant of 'alone' that has Old English roots. The '-some' suffix is derived from Old English '-sume,' which forms adjectives indicating a state or condition. The evolution of 'lonesome' reflects the cultural understanding of solitude, often linked to emotional experiences of longing and disconnection. Over the years, this term has permeated literature, music, and art, capturing the human experience of feeling alone in a vast world.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,295, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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