How To Spell lonely?
How to Pronounce lonely?
Correct pronunciation for the word "lonely" is [lˈə͡ʊnli], [lˈəʊnli], [l_ˈəʊ_n_l_i].
What are the misspellings for lonely?
"Lonely" in context
Loneliness is an emotion that we all have experienced in our lives. It is an unpleasant feeling of detachment from society. It can range from a mild sensation to an unbearable experience. It can last for days, weeks, months, or even years. It can be caused by a traumatic event or loss, rejection from peers, physical separation from family, or the death of a loved one. Even though we may feel alone, no one truly needs to be alone as there are always people who care and are willing to support us.
The effects of loneliness can be vast, often causing depression and increased risk of chronic illness.
The effects of loneliness can be vast, often causing depression and increased risk of chronic illness.
Usage over time for lonely:
This graph shows how "lonely" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Lonely:
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adj.
• feeling friendless, forlorn • solitary • secluded- cloistered ,
- anonymous ,
- antisocial ,
- confined ,
- blockaded ,
- hermitic ,
- detached ,
- aloof ,
- boycott ,
- alienated .
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n.
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- include .
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- full .
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- happy .
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