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lonely vs lonesome

lonesome vs lonely

lonely and lonesome both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lonely No Yes No No
lonesome No Yes No No
As adjectives, lonely and lonesome are synonyms defined as:
  • lonely and lonesome: marked by dejection from being alone
lonely (adjective) lonesome (adjective)
marked by dejection from being alone marked by dejection from being alone
lacking companions or companionship being the only one; single and isolated from others
devoid of creatures
characterized by or preferring solitude
Difference between lonely and lonesome

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