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lonesome
adjective
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Divide lonesome into syllables:

lone · some

How to pronounce lonesome:

Definition of lonesome:

lonesome (adjective):
causing feelings of loneliness
marked by dejection from being alone.
sad or dejected as a result of lack of companionship or separation from others

Synonyms for lonesome:

desolateforlorndejectedlonelycheerlessfriendlesslonegloomysolitarycompanionless
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Antonyms for lonesome:

notoriouslovablebefriendedhotattachedlovedprominentapprovedcherishedfavourite
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