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lonely

/'l/oU/nl/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired; as, a <i>lonely</i> situation; a <i>lonely</i> cell.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. lacking companions or companionship

    adj.all

    Examples
    A lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel.
    A lonely soul.
    Synonyms alone lone solitary

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. marked by dejection from being alone

    adj.all

    Examples
    Felt sad and lonely.
    Synonyms lonesome

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. characterized by or preferring solitude

    adj.all

    Examples
    A lonely existence.
    Synonyms lone solitary

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. devoid of creatures

    adj.all

    Examples
    A lonely crossroads.
    Synonyms solitary unfrequented

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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