Looking for the meaning of the word LONELY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LONELY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lonely
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 16th century: from lone+ -ly
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈləʊnli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
sad because one has no friends or company
Short Definition:sad because one has no friends or company
Examples:- lonely old people whose families do not care for them
Definition:
(of a place) unfrequented and remote
Short Definition:unfrequented and remote
Examples:- a lonely country lane
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