a. [ Compar. Lonelier superl. Loneliest. ] [ Shortened fr. alonely. ] 1. Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired; as, a lonely situation; a lonely cell. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Alone, or in want of company; forsaken. [ 1913 Webster ]
To the misled and lonely traveler. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Not frequented by human beings; as, a lonely wood. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. Having a feeling of depression or sadness resulting from the consciousness of being alone; lonesome. [ 1913 Webster ]
I am very often alone. I don't mean I am lonely. H. James.
Syn. -- Solitary; lone; lonesome; retired; unfrequented; sequestered; secluded. [ 1913 Webster ]