Lone"ly, a. [Compar. Lonelier (?); superl. Loneliest.] [Shortened fr. alonely.] 1. Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired; as, a lonely situation; a lonely cell.

2. Alone, or in want of company; forsaken.

To the misled and lonely traveler.

3. Not frequented by human beings; as, a lonely wood.

4. Having a feeling of depression or sadness resulting from the consciousness of being alone; lonesome.

I am very often alone. I don't mean I am lonely.

Syn. -- Solitary; lone; lonesome; retired; unfrequented; sequestered; secluded.

• Without companions; solitary
  
• Unfrequented by people; desolate
  
• Dejected by feelings of loneliness