Top synonyms for “lonely”: lonesome, solitary, unfrequented, dejected, uninhabited.
Definitions
- (adjective)marked by dejection from being alone“felt sad and lonely”
- (adjective)devoid of creatures“a lonely crossroads”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "lonely"?
Common synonyms for "lonely" include lonesome, solitary, unfrequented, dejected, uninhabited. Our thesaurus lists 5 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "lonely" mean?
marked by dejection from being alone Example: "felt sad and lonely"
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