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Lonesome: meaning, definitions and examples

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lonesome

 

[ หˆloสŠn.sษ™m ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solitรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เฅ‡เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesepian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะผะพั‚ะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osamotniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญค็‹ฌใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solitaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solitario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalnฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™ธ๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osamฤ›lรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osamelรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญค็‹ฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osAMLjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einnangra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.