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lonesome vs lonely

lonely vs lonesome

lonesome and lonely both are adjectives.

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

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