lonesome
pronunciation
How to pronounce lonesome in British English:
UK [ˈləʊnsəm]
How to pronounce lonesome in American English:
US [ˈloʊnsəm]
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- Adjective:
- being the only one; single and isolated from others
- marked by dejection from being alone
Word Origin
- lonesome (adj.)
- 1640s, from lone + -some (1). Related: Lonesomeness.
Example
- 1. Epictetus was somewhat of a lonesome minimalist .
- 2. Mushrooms and liver are on the edges , out on their lonesome .
- 3. A life without sex , kisses and cuddling is the bitter truth for most of the lonesome hearts of today 's society .
- 4. Yep , this island looks like what you most likely think it does : a lonesome sperm cell swimming in the big blue sea .
- 5. Lonesome south koreans who have trouble finding true love can now get video calls from a beautiful and cute girlfriend -- if they download a smartphone application .