How to Pronounce Lonely
Lonely
'loʊnli
Syllables:
lone·ly
Part of speech:
adjective
Pronunciation Audio
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Definition
Feeling sad because you are alone or have no friends near.
Examples
- She felt lonely when her friends moved to a new city.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| feel lonely | collocation | feel LONely | Sometimes I feel lonely when I'm far from home. |
| lonely heart | collocation | LONely HEART | He is a lonely heart looking for love. |
| a lonely place | collocation | a LONely PLACE | This cabin is a lonely place in the woods. |
| lonely nights | collocation | LONely NIGHTS | She spends many lonely nights thinking about him. |
Fun Fact
The word 'lonely' evolved in the 17th century from 'lone,' meaning solitary, with '-ly' added to form an adjective describing the painful feeling of being alone, highlighting emotional isolation rather than just physical solitude.
Word Family
noun
loneliness
The feeling of being alone and unhappy because you have no friends or company.
"She felt deep loneliness after moving to a new city."
adjective
lonely
Feeling sad because you are alone or have no friends.
"He was lonely when his friends did not come to the party."
adverb
lonely
In a way that shows sadness because of being alone.
"She waited lonely in the empty house."
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