A1 adverb 중립 #795 가장 일반적인

lonely

/ˈloʊnli/

To feel sad because you are by yourself or do not have any friends. It describes the unhappy feeling of wanting company or connection with other people.

예시

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1

I feel lonely when my friends are not at school.

I feel lonely when my friends are not at school.

2

The report states that many elderly people feel lonely in big cities.

The report states that many elderly people feel lonely in big cities.

3

I'm home alone and feeling a bit lonely, so I'll call my mom.

I'm home alone and feeling a bit lonely, so I'll call my mom.

어휘 가족

명사
loneliness
부사
lonelily
형용사
lonely
관련
loner
💡

암기 팁

Look at the word: it has 'one' in it. You feel lonely when you feel like you are only 'one' person with no friends.

빠른 퀴즈

I felt very ___ when I moved to a new city where I knew nobody.

정답!

정답은: lonely

예시

1

I feel lonely when my friends are not at school.

everyday

I feel lonely when my friends are not at school.

2

The report states that many elderly people feel lonely in big cities.

formal

The report states that many elderly people feel lonely in big cities.

3

I'm home alone and feeling a bit lonely, so I'll call my mom.

informal

I'm home alone and feeling a bit lonely, so I'll call my mom.

4

The study explores why students feel lonely during their first year of university.

academic

The study explores why students feel lonely during their first year of university.

5

Moving to a new office can make employees feel lonely for a short time.

business

Moving to a new office can make employees feel lonely for a short time.

어휘 가족

명사
loneliness
부사
lonelily
형용사
lonely
관련
loner

자주 쓰는 조합

feel lonely to feel lonely
lonely place a lonely place
lonely life a lonely life
lonely person a lonely person
very lonely very lonely

자주 쓰는 구문

a lonely heart

a lonely heart

it's lonely at the top

it's lonely at the top

a lonely road

a lonely road

자주 혼동되는 단어

lonely vs alone

Alone means being by yourself physically; lonely means being sad about being by yourself.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'lonely' to describe the negative emotion of missing people. Even if you are with others, you can still feel lonely.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Don't use 'lonely' just to mean you are by yourself; use 'alone' for the physical state and 'lonely' for the sad feeling.

💡

암기 팁

Look at the word: it has 'one' in it. You feel lonely when you feel like you are only 'one' person with no friends.

📖

어원

Created in the 16th century by combining 'alone' and the suffix '-ly'.

문법 패턴

Follows linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem' Functions as an adjective despite ending in -ly Can be used before a noun (a lonely man)
🌍

문화적 맥락

Loneliness is a significant topic in modern Western health discussions regarding the elderly and social media usage.

빠른 퀴즈

I felt very ___ when I moved to a new city where I knew nobody.

정답!

정답은: lonely

Emotions 관련 단어

joy

A1

A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.

pleased

A1

To feel or show satisfaction and happiness about a specific event, situation, or result. It is commonly used to describe a person's positive emotional state when their expectations are met or exceeded.

content

A1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you have or your current situation. It describes a state of peace where you do not feel the need for anything more.

eager

A1

Eager describes a person who has a strong desire to do something or is very excited about something that will happen. It suggests a positive, energetic readiness and a keen interest in a particular activity.

confident

A1

To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.

proud

A1

Proud describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of those one is associated with. It is often used to express honor or high self-esteem regarding a specific quality or action.

relieved

A1

Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.

cherish

A1

To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.

admire

A1

To look at someone or something and feel respect or approval. It is used when you think someone is very good, or when you think something is beautiful to look at.

tender

A1

A gentle and kind feeling or quality shown toward others. It describes a soft emotional state where someone is caring, affectionate, and easily moved by love or sympathy.

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