Lonely — synonyms, definition

1. lonely (a)

abandoned alone cheerless chill chilling crestfallen dejected depressed desert deserted desolate despondent dingy disconsolate dreary forlorn forsaken friendless gaunt grief-stricken • • •

2. lonely (Adjective)

unfrequented

lonely (Adjective) — Lacking companions or companionship. ex. "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"

lonely (Adjective) — Marked by dejection from being alone. ex. "felt sad and lonely" ex. "the loneliest night of the week"

lonely (Adjective) — Characterized by or preferring solitude. ex. "a lonely existence"

lonely (Adjective) — Devoid of creatures. ex. "a lonely crossroads"