lonely (A1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈloʊnli/
Definition
Feeling sad because you are alone or have no friends.
Examples
He felt lonely after his family moved to a new city.
The old house looked lonely on the hill.
She was lonely and wanted someone to talk to.
How to Use lonely
- lonely for (prepositional phrase)
- Missing someone or something and feeling sad because of it. — "He was lonely for his family back home."
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