Lonesome Definition & Meaning
lonesome
- adjective
- being the only one; single and isolated from others; "the lone doctor in the entire county"; "a lonesome pine"; "an only child"; "the sole heir"; "the sole example"; "a solitary instance of cowardice"; "a solitary speck in the sky"
- 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"
"Lonesome" in song lyrics
See how lonesome is used in real songs:
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"In August, I drank cold tea all my lonesome"
Aesop Rock — No Splash -
"With just a pen and notebook believe me I would exist all by my lonesome"
Chino XL — 90 Bars of Intervention -
"We's about to make it clear, we happy or we lonesome"
Gorillaz f/ Roots Manuva — All Alone
Words that rhyme with lonesome
Usage tips for "lonesome"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "lonesome" 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 lonesome to find words that pair well.