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LONESOME

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Lonesome.

Lonesome - as an adjective satellite

Being the only one; single and isolated from others

Example: "The lone doctor in the entire county"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loneonlysolesolitary

Marked by dejection from being alone

Example: "Felt sad and lonely"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lonely

Lonesome - as a noun

Oneself alone.

Example: "I sat and watched the cars pass all by my lonesome."

Lonesome - as an adjective

Unhappy due to being alone; lonely.

Example Sentences

"He felt lonesome after his best friend moved away."
"The howl of the wolf echoed through the lonesome forest."
"She spent a lonesome night in the empty house."
"The old man lived a lonesome life with no family or friends."
"Sitting in the hospital waiting room, she felt lonesome and isolated."
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Word Game Points

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

LONESOME has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LONESOME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lonesome is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LONESOME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LONESOME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lonesome is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LONESOME has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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