adj. lone·som·er, lone·som·est 1. a. Dejected because of a lack of companionship. See Synonyms at alone. b. Producing such dejection: a lonesome hour at the bar. 2. Deserted; unfrequented: a lonesome valley. 3. Solitary; lone: a lonesome pine. n. Informal Self: He ate the meal all by his lonesome. lonesome·ly adv. lonesome·ness n. |
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