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[ adjective ] being the only one; single and isolated from others

Synonyms

only sole solitary lone

Examples

"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"

Related terms

single

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[ adjective ] marked by dejection from being alone

Synonyms

lonely

Examples

"felt sad and lonely" "the loneliest night of the week" "lonesome when her husband is away" "spent a lonesome hour in the bar"

Related terms

dejected

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