lonesome

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective being the only one; single and isolated from others
  2. adjective marked by dejection from being alone

Etymology

From lone + -some, mid-17th century.

In classic literature

Synonyms

lone, only, sole, solitary

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