Lonely

usgb/ˈləʊnli/
adjective

Being alone and unhappy at being alone.

She felt very lonely when her friends had left.
Visual representation of "lonely" - Being alone and unhappy at being alone.

Often appears as...

  • feel lonely
  • look lonely
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Emotional State

Emphasizes the sadness of being alone, not just the fact of physical solitude.

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After the party, the house felt lonely and silent.
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Temporary Feeling

Can describe a temporary emotion, doesn't mean always feeling alone.

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Even in a crowd, I sometimes feel lonely.
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Personal Perception

It's subjective, based on personal feelings, not an objective situation.

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She felt lonely without her phone, despite being at a lively party.
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