lonely

Definition

  • adjective: sad from being apart from other people
  • adjective: being without company
  • synonyms: solitary, unfrequented, secluded

Examples

  • It's 'lonely at the top'. [=powerful and successful people often have few friends]

  • He was/felt 'lonely' without his wife and children.

  • the 'lonely hearts' section of the newspaper

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