lonesome

[ˈloʊnsəm]

lonesome Definition

• 1. sad because one is alone
• 2. causing a feeling of loneliness
• 3. without companions; solitary or single

Using lonesome: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lonesome" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He felt lonesome after his friends left.

• Example

  The empty house was lonesome and quiet.

• Example

  I spent a lonesome night in the cabin.

• Example

  The lonesome road stretched out before us.

lonesome Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lonesome

• lonely
• solitary
• isolated
• desolate
• forlorn

Antonyms for lonesome

• sociable
• gregarious
• companionable

Idioms Using lonesome

• lonesome as a cricket

  very lonely

  Example

  After her husband died, she felt lonesome as a cricket.

• lonesome as a hound dog

  very lonely

  Example

  Living in a new city can make you feel lonesome as a hound dog.

• lonesome as a cloud

  very lonely

  Example

  Being away from family during the holidays can make you feel lonesome as a cloud.

Phrases with lonesome

• lonesome cowboy

  a cowboy who works alone or is separated from others

  Example

  The lonesome cowboy rode off into the sunset.

• lonesome pine

  a pine tree that stands alone or is separated from other trees

  Example

  The lonesome pine stood tall in the clearing.

• lonesome whistle

  the sound of a train whistle heard at night, often associated with feelings of loneliness

  Example

  The lonesome whistle echoed through the valley.

Origins of lonesome

from 'lone' + '-some', meaning 'having the quality of'

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Summary: lonesome in Brief

The term 'lonesome' [ˈloʊnsəm] refers to a feeling of sadness or isolation due to being alone. It can also describe something that causes such a feeling, like an empty house or a solitary road. Phrases like 'lonesome cowboy' and idioms like 'lonesome as a cricket' further emphasize the idea of loneliness.