Dictionary Check: lonely

"lonely" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

adjective

lacking companions or companionship

Example: "he was alone when we met him"
Synonyms:
adjective

marked by dejection from being alone

Example: "felt sad and lonely"
Synonyms:
adjective

characterized by or preferring solitude

Example: "a lone wolf"
Synonyms:
adjective

devoid of creatures

Example: "a lonely crossroads"

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