Lonely
Adjective
UK
/ˈləʊn.li/
US
/ˈloʊn.li/
Definition
Feeling alone or describing an empty place.
Example
"She felt lonely at night."
"After moving to a new school, he felt lonely until he made new friends."
"The long road looked lonely because no cars or people were nearby."
Explanation
Lonely means feeling sad or alone, especially when you want company or someone to talk to. For example: He felt lonely in the new city. Lonely can also describe a quiet, empty place, like a lonely road with no houses around. People feel lonely when they miss friends, family, or support, even if others are around them. Sometimes people feel lonely when they are alone, but spending time with yourself doesn’t have to feel bad. If you learn to enjoy your own company, you may feel calmer, grow as a person, and not feel lonely as often.