01 a. Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired; as, a lonely situation; a lonely cell.
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Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired; as, a lonely situation; a lonely cell.
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2.
Alone, or in want of company; forsaken.“To the misled and lonely traveler.” — Milton.
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3.
Not frequented by human beings; as, a lonely wood.
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4.
Having a feeling of depression or sadness resulting from the consciousness of being alone; lonesome.“I am very often alone. I don't mean I am lonely.” — H. James.
Syn.
Solitary; lone; lonesome; retired; unfrequented; sequestered; secluded.