lonely

Words with a similar base: lonely

'lonely'

[alone.s.02] as in: lacking companions or companionship

Examples:
he was alone when we met him
she is alone much of the time
the lone skier on the mountain
a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel
a lonely soul
a solitary traveler

'lonely'

[lonely.s.02] as in: marked by dejection from being alone

Examples:
felt sad and lonely
the loneliest night of the week
lonesome when her husband is away
spent a lonesome hour in the bar

'lonely'

[lone.s.02] as in: characterized by or preferring solitude

Examples:
a lone wolf
a lonely existence
a man of a solitary disposition
a solitary walk

'lonely'

[lonely.s.04] as in: devoid of creatures

Examples:
a lonely crossroads
a solitary retreat
a trail leading to an unfrequented lake

Origins

					lonely (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── lone (English)

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