Definition of "lonely"
Kid-friendly meaning of lonely, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "lonely" mean?
lonely (adjective) — feeling sad because you are by yourself.
Example sentences using "lonely"
Grade K–2
The puppy looked lonely.
Grade 3–5
Moving to a new town can feel lonely at first.
Grade 6–8
Despite living in a busy city, she sometimes felt lonely in a crowd of strangers.
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