lonely
lone
ˈloʊn
lown
ly
li
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British pronunciation
/ˈləʊnli/

Definition & Meaning of "lonely"in English

lonely
01

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

lonely definition and meaning
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She felt lonely after moving to a new city where she knew no one.
The elderly man was lonely living by himself in a large house.
02

alone and without companionship

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She spent many lonely evenings by the fireplace, with only the crackling fire for company.
Her lonely walks along the beach at sunset became a quiet ritual of reflection.
03

(of a place) isolated, remote, and lacking human presence

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The lonely cabin nestled in the heart of the dense forest was rarely visited by anyone.
A lonely stretch of desert highway extended for miles without a single vehicle in sight.
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