| lonely | 1. Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired; as, a lonely situation; a lonely cell. 2. Alone, or in want of company; forsaken. "To the misled and lonely traveler." (Milton) 3. Not frequented by human beings; as, a lonely wood. 4. Having a feeling of depression or sadness resulting from the consciousness of being alone; lonesome. "I am very often alone. I don't mean I am lonely." (H. James) Synonym: Solitary, lone, lonesome, retired, unfrequented, sequestered, secluded. Origin: Shortened fr. Alonely. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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