lonely
Meaning
Lonely means feeling sad because you are alone and want to be with other people.
💡 Don't confuse "lonely" with "alone"; you can be alone and not feel lonely.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
moved
to
a
new
town
last
month
and
the
streets
were
quiet
in
the
evenings
.
Sometimes
I
feel
lonely
when
I
eat
dinner
by
myself
,
but
I
go
for
a
walk
to
feel
better
.
There
is
a
small
park
near
my
flat
where
people
sit
and
talk
,
and
I
often
join
them
on
weekends
.
I
have
started
a
language
class
which
helps
me
meet
new
friends
.
Slowly
I
think
I
will
feel
more
at
home
here
.
Common Phrases
feel lonely
lonely place
make someone feel lonely
Synonyms
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