Lonesome
adjective
Alone and unhappy about it.
He felt lonesome when his best friends moved away.
Often appears as...
- feel lonesome
- look lonesome
adjective
Being the only one of its kind.
Despite being a lonesome tree in the desert, it thrived.
Often appears as...
- lonesome tree
- lonesome figure
noun
A feeling of sadness because one has no friends or company.
She was experiencing a deep lonesome after her relatives left.
Often appears as...
- deep lonesome
- overwhelming lonesome
adjective
Alone and unhappy about it.
He felt lonesome when his best friends moved away.
Often appears as...
- feel lonesome
- look lonesome
adjective
Being the only one of its kind.
Despite being a lonesome tree in the desert, it thrived.
Often appears as...
- lonesome tree
- lonesome figure
noun
A feeling of sadness because one has no friends or company.
She was experiencing a deep lonesome after her relatives left.
Often appears as...
- deep lonesome
- overwhelming lonesome
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Lonesome implies more sadness and emotional pain than simply being alone.
The holidays can feel lonesome for those away from family.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Feeling
Being lonesome doesn't always mean nobody's around; it's about the feeling of missing company.
She felt lonesome in the crowded room.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Occasionally, 'lonesome' implies peace and quiet away from others.
He enjoyed his lonesome walk on the beach.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Lonesome implies more sadness and emotional pain than simply being alone.
The holidays can feel lonesome for those away from family.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Feeling
Being lonesome doesn't always mean nobody's around; it's about the feeling of missing company.
She felt lonesome in the crowded room.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Occasionally, 'lonesome' implies peace and quiet away from others.
He enjoyed his lonesome walk on the beach.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Lonesome implies more sadness and emotional pain than simply being alone.
The holidays can feel lonesome for those away from family.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Feeling
Being lonesome doesn't always mean nobody's around; it's about the feeling of missing company.
She felt lonesome in the crowded room.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Occasionally, 'lonesome' implies peace and quiet away from others.
He enjoyed his lonesome walk on the beach.
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Video examples
Dee Boersma: Pay...
That's a penguin braying to tell you that it's important to pay attention to penguins. Most important of all, I didn't know what that was the first time I heard it. And you can imagine sleeping on Fernandina your first night there and you hear this lonesome, plaintful call.
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Safari Live - Day 190 PIPE...
the insecticide etc now just come up to before soap dam here or waterhole and let's see if this is Scuba Steve I think it might be mr. Scuba Steve looks like he's all on his iron again there he is on his lonesome in the water there
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Safari Live - Day 134 PIPE...
and why they would be kind of sitting by themselves in this area is pretty strange generally water buck of the size are very close to mom and so I'm surprised to see them all on their lonesome but how cute are these little
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Safari Live - Day 356 PIPE...
but frightened I know baby it's okay it's all right my talking's actually not going to help it at all if it is injured come little one come out it's lonesome there hasn't been an elephant herd around here for a
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Life After Death:...
to lonesome George at the Museum was quite moving I think people pause to reflect about the ephemeral nature of life and the vulnerability of even great creatures like lonesome George I think people get
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Safari Live - Day 202 PIPE...
Park here's a lonesome hello oh he's on his own it's not a good idea being on your own out yet and get very jumpy no one to watch your back prime candidate for a predator to pick off and lonesome
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Documenting what life is...
Middle school and most of high school were very lonesome times for me. Just like when I was 11, I couldn't understand myself, and not many others could either.
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Gullah Geechee...
I want Jesus to walk with me when I'm on my lonesome journey Lord Aion Jesus I
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109-Year-Old Veteran and...
you're lonesome eh too you know how to live better I'll treat people
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Songs that bring history...
Look down, look down that lonesome road before you travel on.
Video examples
Dee Boersma: Pay...
That's a penguin braying to tell you that it's important to pay attention to penguins. Most important of all, I didn't know what that was the first time I heard it. And you can imagine sleeping on Fernandina your first night there and you hear this lonesome, plaintful call.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 190 PIPE...
the insecticide etc now just come up to before soap dam here or waterhole and let's see if this is Scuba Steve I think it might be mr. Scuba Steve looks like he's all on his iron again there he is on his lonesome in the water there
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 134 PIPE...
and why they would be kind of sitting by themselves in this area is pretty strange generally water buck of the size are very close to mom and so I'm surprised to see them all on their lonesome but how cute are these little
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 356 PIPE...
but frightened I know baby it's okay it's all right my talking's actually not going to help it at all if it is injured come little one come out it's lonesome there hasn't been an elephant herd around here for a
Video examples
Life After Death:...
to lonesome George at the Museum was quite moving I think people pause to reflect about the ephemeral nature of life and the vulnerability of even great creatures like lonesome George I think people get
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 202 PIPE...
Park here's a lonesome hello oh he's on his own it's not a good idea being on your own out yet and get very jumpy no one to watch your back prime candidate for a predator to pick off and lonesome
Video examples
Documenting what life is...
Middle school and most of high school were very lonesome times for me. Just like when I was 11, I couldn't understand myself, and not many others could either.
Video examples
Gullah Geechee...
I want Jesus to walk with me when I'm on my lonesome journey Lord Aion Jesus I
Video examples
109-Year-Old Veteran and...
you're lonesome eh too you know how to live better I'll treat people
Video examples
Songs that bring history...
Look down, look down that lonesome road before you travel on.
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Quote examples
Marie Curie
Polish Scientist
Unknown in Paris, I was lost in the great city, but the feeling of living there alone, taking care of myself without any aid, did not at all depress me. If sometimes I felt lonesome, my usual state of mind was one of calm and great moral satisfaction.
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Judy Garland
American Actress
I was always lonesome. The only time I felt accepted or wanted was when I was on stage performing. I guess the stage was my only friend: the only place where I could feel comfortable. It was the only place where I felt equal and safe.
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Ashleigh Barty
Australian Athlete
The cricket team has been great. There's never a lonesome moment. If you are struggling, there are 10 girls who can help you out and get you through the tough times. We can enjoy the ups and downs together.
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Lykke Li
Swedish Musician
I struggle with myself every day - I am a lonesome person. I talk to my family - and I connect to some people deeply along the way - but I am a restless soul. Singing is the most immediate relief.
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Andy Griffith
American Actor
Lonesome Rhodes had wild mood swings. He'd be very happy, he'd be very said, he'd be very angry, very depressed, and I had to pull all of these emotions out of myself. And it wasn't easy.
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George Foreman
American Boxer
As you get better and better working out, there's no one who can keep up with you running. If you don't have a good dog, it's going to be the most lonesome training camp you'll ever have.
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Keith Jackson
American Journalist
I talk to the guy who busted his butt all week to buy a color TV, and the woman who's raising her kids, the people I owe a debt to. I'm talking to people in hotel rooms, lonesome people.
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T. S. Eliot
American Poet
Television is a medium of entertainment which permits millions of people to listen to the same joke at the same time, and yet remain lonesome.
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Herbert V. Prochnow
American Businessman
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together.
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Carl Sandburg
American Poet
The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to.
Quote examples
Marie Curie
Polish Scientist
Unknown in Paris, I was lost in the great city, but the feeling of living there alone, taking care of myself without any aid, did not at all depress me. If sometimes I felt lonesome, my usual state of mind was one of calm and great moral satisfaction.
Quote examples
Judy Garland
American Actress
I was always lonesome. The only time I felt accepted or wanted was when I was on stage performing. I guess the stage was my only friend: the only place where I could feel comfortable. It was the only place where I felt equal and safe.
Quote examples
Ashleigh Barty
Australian Athlete
The cricket team has been great. There's never a lonesome moment. If you are struggling, there are 10 girls who can help you out and get you through the tough times. We can enjoy the ups and downs together.
Quote examples
Lykke Li
Swedish Musician
I struggle with myself every day - I am a lonesome person. I talk to my family - and I connect to some people deeply along the way - but I am a restless soul. Singing is the most immediate relief.
Quote examples
Andy Griffith
American Actor
Lonesome Rhodes had wild mood swings. He'd be very happy, he'd be very said, he'd be very angry, very depressed, and I had to pull all of these emotions out of myself. And it wasn't easy.
Quote examples
George Foreman
American Boxer
As you get better and better working out, there's no one who can keep up with you running. If you don't have a good dog, it's going to be the most lonesome training camp you'll ever have.
Quote examples
Keith Jackson
American Journalist
I talk to the guy who busted his butt all week to buy a color TV, and the woman who's raising her kids, the people I owe a debt to. I'm talking to people in hotel rooms, lonesome people.
Quote examples
T. S. Eliot
American Poet
Television is a medium of entertainment which permits millions of people to listen to the same joke at the same time, and yet remain lonesome.
Quote examples
Herbert V. Prochnow
American Businessman
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together.
Quote examples
Carl Sandburg
American Poet
The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to.
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