Lonely

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊnli/

Definitions of lonely

adjective describes a feeling of sadness or isolation when alone

Example Sentences

A1 I feel lonely when I am home alone.

A2 The old man looked lonely sitting on the park bench.

B1 After moving to a new city, she felt lonely without her friends nearby.

B2 Despite being surrounded by people, she still felt lonely.

C1 His success in business came at the cost of a lonely personal life.

C2 Even in a crowded room, he couldn't shake off the feeling of loneliness.

Examples of lonely in a Sentence

formal The elderly woman felt lonely in her big house after her children moved away.

informal I always feel lonely when my friends are busy and I have nothing to do.

slang I hate being the third wheel, it's so lonely.

figurative The abandoned house stood lonely on top of the hill, covered in vines and memories.

Grammatical Forms of lonely

• past tense: lonelied
• plural: lonelies
• comparative: lonelier
• superlative: loneliest
• present tense: lonely
• future tense: will be lonely
• perfect tense: have been lonely
• continuous tense: being lonely
• singular: lonely
• positive degree: lonely
• infinitive: to be lonely
• gerund: being lonely
• participle: lonely

Origin and Evolution of lonely

First Known Use: 1520 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lonely' originated from the Old English word 'anlicgan' which meant 'solitary' or 'deserted'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lonely' has evolved to encompass feelings of isolation and sadness, in addition to simply being alone. It has become a common term used to describe a state of emotional solitude.