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Definition of «lonesome»

The term "lonesome" refers to a feeling of being alone, isolated or abandoned. It can also describe a sense of sadness or melancholy that comes from being by oneself for an extended period of time. The word is often used in a metaphorical way to describe a person's emotional state when they are missing someone or something important to them.

Usage examples

  1. He walked down the deserted street, feeling lonesome and longing for company.
  2. Sitting alone at the coffee shop, he couldn't help but feel lonesome amidst the bustling crowd.
  3. The old man spent his days in his lonesome cabin, far away from civilization.
  4. Sarah's heart ached with a lonesome longing for her loved ones who had passed away.
  5. The lonesome howl of a wolf could be heard in the distance, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned forest.

Sentences with «lonesome»

  • -- These words are inscribed on the information panel outside the enclosure of Lonesome George at CDRS / GNP. (galapagos.org)
  • Producer Suzanne de Passe, screenwriter Bill Wittliff, and crew share stories about the making of Lonesome Dove, the movie adapted from the NYT bestselling novel by Larry McMurtry. (onstory.tv)
  • The voices that are present are done really well, but the main thing you will notice is the lack of dialogue in Lonesome Road. (elder-geek.com)
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