English · Emotions & Feelings
lonely
ˈloʊnli
[ˈloʊnli]
sad from being alone
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling unhappy because of being alone or without companions.
Example
He felt lonely after moving to a new city.
He felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Etymology
From 'lone', a shortening of 'alone', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes the sadness of isolation, not just being physically alone.