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English adjective: lonesome

1. lonesome being the only one; single and isolated from others


SamplesThe 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.


Synonymslone, only, sole, solitary


Similarsingle


Antonymsmultiple

2. lonesome marked by dejection from being alone


SamplesFelt sad and lonely.
The loneliest night of the week.
Lonesome when her husband is away.
Spent a lonesome hour in the bar.


Synonymslonely


Similardejected


Antonymselated









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