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Definition of lonesomes

lonesomes

/ˈloʊn.səmz/
Adverb:lonesomely
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Plural:lonesomes
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Adjective:lonesome
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lonesomes Lexical Profile

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• noun

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Plural form of lonesome; solitary selves or a state of being alone, used informally with a plural possessive pronoun (as in "by our lonesomes" or "on their lonesomes").

Example

"Since the rest of the tour group canceled at the last minute, we ended up exploring the ancient ruins all by our lonesomes."

Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in informal idiomatic expressions preceded by a plural possessive pronoun, such as "by our lonesomes" or "on their lonesomes," meaning completely alone.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lonesomes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lonesomes
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