Meaning of lonesome(a) in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   lonesome(a)

   Definitions

   1. being the only one

   Examples

   • « single and isolated from others »
   • « the lone doctor in the entire county »
   • « a lonesome pine »
   • « an only child »
   • « the sole heir »
   • « the sole example »
   • « a solitary instance of cowardice »
   • « a solitary speck in the sky »

   Synonyms

   • single(a)