Cool MateMeaning of Lonely
unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to
In simple words: Feeling sad because you are alone and don't have friends.
Lonely in a sentence
- After moving to a new city, I felt very lonely without my friends.
- The lonely lighthouse stood on the rocky shore, isolated from everything.
- She often felt lonely even in a crowded room full of people.
- Reading a book in a cozy corner can sometimes feel like a lonely pleasure.
- He wrote a song about being lonely and longing for companionship.
How to use Lonely
Use 'lonely' to describe feelings of isolation. It can be used in both personal and poetic contexts, but might not be appropriate in a light-hearted conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'lone' in 'lonely'—imagine a single person sitting alone on a park bench.
Related words
Collocations with Lonely
Synonyms for Lonely
Opposites of Lonely
- happy
- companioned
- sociable
Common mistakes with Lonely
- Confused with 'alone' (they have different emotional connotations).
- Using 'lonely' to describe physical isolation without expressing feelings.
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'lonly'.
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Lonely in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
وحيد
شعور بالحزن لأنك وحدك ولا تملك أصدقاء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
একা
একা থাকার কারণে এবং বন্ধু না থাকায় দুঃখ বোধ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Einsam
Sich traurig fühlen, weil man allein ist und keine Freunde hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Solitario
Sentirse triste porque estás solo y no tienes amigos.
- Persianفارسی
تنها
حس غمگینی چون تنهایی و دوست نداری.
- FrenchFrançais
Seul / Solitaire
Se sentir triste parce qu'on est seul et qu'on n'a pas d'amis.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अकेला
अकेला महसूस करना क्योंकि आप अकेले हैं और आपके दोस्त नहीं हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Solitario/a
Sentirsi tristi perché si è soli e non si hanno amici.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Solitário
Sentindo-se triste porque está sozinho e não tem amigos.
- RussianРусский
Одинокий
Грустно, потому что ты один и у тебя нет друзей.
- Urduاردو
تنها
اداس محسوس کرنا کیونکہ آپ اکیلے ہیں اور آپ کے دوست نہیں ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
孤独
因为孤单而感到伤心，没有朋友。
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Frequently asked questions about Lonely
What does Lonely mean?
Feeling sad because you are alone and don't have friends.
What is the definition of Lonely?
unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to
How do you use Lonely in a sentence?
After moving to a new city, I felt very lonely without my friends.
Can you give another example of Lonely?
The lonely lighthouse stood on the rocky shore, isolated from everything.
What are synonyms for Lonely?
Common alternatives include isolated.
What is the opposite of Lonely?
Opposite meanings include happy, companioned, sociable.
What words go with Lonely?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Lonely?
Confused with 'alone' (they have different emotional connotations). Using 'lonely' to describe physical isolation without expressing feelings. Incorrectly spelling it as 'lonly'.
How do you pronounce Lonely?
US: /["/ˈləʊnli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈləʊnli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lonely?
Use 'lonely' to describe feelings of isolation. It can be used in both personal and poetic contexts, but might not be appropriate in a light-hearted conversation.
What CEFR level is Lonely?
"Lonely" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.