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

Movie quotes

  • (..) But you ought to quit on it now. I want it to be over and done with. I do. I'm tired, boss. Tired of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. I'm tired of never having me a buddy to be with... ...to tell me where we's going to, coming from, or why. Mostly, I'm tired of people (..)
    1999 The Green Mile
  • (..) I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Percy. We can and we are. We'll give you a few hours of quiet time to reflect on what you did to Del. And if you get lonely, just think about Miss Leadpipe. All right, let's go over it one more time. What do you say if somebody stops by? (..)
    1999 The Green Mile