lonely
/ˈləʊnli/ · /ˈloʊnli/
CEFR level A2Topic EmotionWord #919 in the learning path
孤独的；寂寞的
Definitions
adj. Unhappy because you lack companionship or close connections.
孤独的；寂寞的
adj. Far from people or rarely visited.
偏僻的；荒凉的
Example
I felt lonely until my neighbour invited me for tea.
我一直觉得孤单，直到邻居邀请我去喝茶。
Older adults may feel lonely after retirement, so community centres should provide regular opportunities for social interaction.
老年人退休后可能感到孤独，因此社区中心应定期提供社交机会。
Collocations
- feel lonely
- a lonely life
- a lonely road
Word family
- loneliness (n.)
- lone (adj.)
Synonyms
- lonesome
- isolated
Usage tip
alone强调独自一人；lonely强调内心孤独。
FAQ
- What does lonely mean?
- Unhappy because you lack companionship or close connections. Far from people or rarely visited.
- How is lonely pronounced?
- UK /ˈləʊnli/, US /ˈloʊnli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
