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Lonely

/ˈləʊnli/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Lonely

adjective

Meaning: The sad feeling when you are all alone.

Full meaning: Sad because you are alone.

Phonics sounds: l-o-ne-l-y — blend them together!

Example: “The old man felt lonely after his friends moved away.”

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Category: feelings · Frequency rank: 55 (smaller = more common)