English adjective: lonesome | |||
1. | lonesome being the only one; single and isolated from others | ||
Samples | The lone doctor in the entire county. A lonesome pine. An only child. The sole heir. The sole example. A solitary instance of cowardice. A solitary speck in the sky. | ||
Synonyms | lone, only, sole, solitary | ||
Similar | single | ||
Antonyms | multiple | ||
2. | lonesome marked by dejection from being alone | ||
Samples | Felt sad and lonely. The loneliest night of the week. Lonesome when her husband is away. Spent a lonesome hour in the bar. | ||
Synonyms | lonely | ||
Similar | dejected | ||
Antonyms | elated | ||