HyperDic: lonesome

English > 2 senses of the word lonesome:
ADJECTIVEalllonesome, lone, only, sole, solitarybeing the only one
alllonesome, lonelymarked by dejection from being alone
lonesome > pronunciation
Soundslow'nsahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > lonesome: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningThe only one; single and isolated from others.
Example "a lonesome pine"
Synonymslone, only, sole, solitary
BroadersingleExisting alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
Spanishsolitario, único
Catalansolitari
Nounslonesomenessa disposition toward being alone
English > lonesome: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmarked by dejection from being alone.
Examples
  • "lonesome when her husband is away"
  • "spent a lonesome hour in the bar"
Synonymlonely
Broaderdejectedaffected or marked by low spirits
Spanishsolitario, solo

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