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LONELY

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Lonely.

How to pronounce lonely:

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Lonely - as an adjective satellite

Lacking companions or companionship

Example: "He was alone when we met him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alonelonesolitary

Marked by dejection from being alone

Example: "Felt sad and lonely"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lonesome

Characterized by or preferring solitude

Example: "A lone wolf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lonesolitary

Devoid of creatures

Example: "A lonely crossroads"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
solitaryunfrequented

Lonely - as an adjective

Unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.

(of a place or time) unfrequented by people; desolate.

(of a person) without companions; solitary.

Example Sentences

"She felt lonely in the empty room."
"The old man lived a lonely life in the countryside."
"The lonely traveler sought companionship on his journey."
"Despite being surrounded by people, she felt lonely."
"The lonely child sat by herself on the playground."
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Word Game Points

Is LONELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lonely is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LONELY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LONELY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lonely is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LONELY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LONELY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lonely is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LONELY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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