Lonesome

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊnsəm/

Definitions of lonesome

adjective feeling or showing a depressing emotion of being alone or lonely

Example Sentences

A1 I feel lonesome when I am away from my family.

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

B1 Living in a new city can sometimes make you feel lonesome.

B2 After the breakup, she felt lonesome and isolated.

C1 Despite being surrounded by people, he still felt lonesome.

C2 The vast empty desert made him feel lonesome and insignificant.

Examples of lonesome in a Sentence

formal She felt lonesome in the vast library, surrounded by books but without anyone to talk to.

informal I always feel a bit lonesome when my best friend is out of town.

slang After the breakup, he was feeling really lonesome and down.

figurative The old house stood lonesome on the hill, abandoned and forgotten by its owners.

Grammatical Forms of lonesome

• past tense: loned
• plural: lonesomes
• comparative: more lonesome
• superlative: most lonesome
• present tense: lonesome
• future tense: will be lonesome
• perfect tense: have been lonesome
• continuous tense: being lonesome
• singular: lonesome
• positive degree: lonesome
• infinitive: to be lonesome
• gerund: lonesoming
• participle: lonesomed

Origin and Evolution of lonesome

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lonesome' originated from Middle English 'lonesum' which was derived from Old English 'anlēas' meaning alone or solitary.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lonesome' has evolved to encompass feelings of solitude, isolation, and melancholy, reflecting a deeper emotional state beyond just being physically alone.