lonesome

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling or experiencing solitude and sadness.

  - "The lonesome traveler sat by the fire."
  - "The lonesome sheep was found in the field."

• adjective

  Unaccompanied by others; solitary.

  - "The lonesome cabin stood in the woods."
  - "The lonesome cowboy rode his horse across the desert."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lonesome
homesick , forsaken , aken , shaken

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Variants

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lonesome , lonesomely , lonesomeness , lonesomenesses , lonesomes , (all) by one's lonesome , all by her lonesome , all by his lonesome , all by one's lonesome , all by their lonesome , by her lonesome , by his lonesome , by one's lonesome , by their lonesome

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English word 'lonesam' meaning 'solitary' or 'unhappy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lonesome' was popularized in American folk music during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. The phrase 'lonesome as a cloud' is often used to describe a feeling of deep sadness or melancholy.

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Related Concepts

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1. solitude: A state of being alone, without social contact or external distractions.

2. melancholy: A feeling of sadness or despondency, often with no apparent cause.

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Culture

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The concept of lonesomeness has been explored extensively in literature, music, and art. It is a common theme in American folk music, particularly in genres such as country and blues. In literature, authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and F. Scott Fitzgerald have explored the concept of lonesomeness in their works.

How to Memorize "lonesome"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or animal sitting alone in a quiet, desolate place. Visualize the feeling of sadness and solitude that comes with being lonesome.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lonesome' with images of empty roads, deserted buildings, and solitary figures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lonely One Stands Most' to remember the definition of lonesome.

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