Lonely Definition
lonely
adjective
- lacking companions or companionship; "he was alone when we met him"; "she is alone much of the time"; "the lone skier on the mountain"; "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"; "a lonely soul"; "a solitary traveler"
- marked by dejection from being alone; "felt sad and lonely"; "the loneliest night of the week"; "lonesome when her husband is away"; "spent a lonesome hour in the bar"
- characterized by or preferring solitude; "a lone wolf"; "a lonely existence"; "a man of a solitary disposition"; "a solitary walk"
- devoid of creatures; "a lonely crossroads"; "a solitary retreat"; "a trail leading to an unfrequented lake"
"Lonely" in song lyrics
See how lonely is used in real songs:
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"Not only that, strictly by myself, sometimes I tend to get lonely"
69 Boyz — Da Mote(l) -
"Somebody told me the road to freedom is lonely"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — Cornbread, Eddie and Me -
"If only, yeah but I'm lonely"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell
Words that rhyme with lonely
Usage tips for "lonely"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "lonely" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for lonely to find words that pair well.