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lonely

Pronunciation: [ˈloʊnli]

Word

Context: "emotion"

(adjective) feeling sad because you are alone or without friends. When someone feels lonely, they wish they had people to talk to or spend time with.

Example

After moving to a new city, she felt lonely but started making new friends.

Example

He never feels lonely because he has a lot of friends to hang out with.

Example

Do you ever feel lonely when you are by yourself?

Context: "place"

(adjective) a place that is empty and quiet. If you visit a town or a park with no people around, it can feel lonely.

Example

The beach was lonely in the early morning, with just a few seagulls flying around.

Example

The busy street was not lonely; there were people everywhere.

Example

Have you ever been to a lonely place where no one else was?

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