lonely
Translation
lonely, lonesome, isolated
Examples
He felt lonely after his family left.
He felt lonely after his family left.
It was a lonely road with no houses nearby.
It was a lonely road with no houses nearby.
Grammar Patterns
to be/feel ((lonely)) to describe a feeling of sadness from being alone I feel lonely sometimes.
a ((lonely)) place to describe a remote or isolated place It's a lonely stretch of highway.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lonesome, isolated, forlorn; Antonyms: sociable, popular
Etymology
From 'lone' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
'Lonely' is the negative feeling of being alone. 'Alone' can be a neutral or even positive state.