lonesome

Example Sentences

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One such scene in the premiere smash cuts between a lonesome Chris sulking by himself at home.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025

"It reminds you of Hank Williams singing that song, 'I'm so lonesome I could cry.'"

From BBC • May 10, 2025

Skinny is lonesome and confused until six Junior Club cartoonists — including Hardie Gramatky, who went on to become a watercolorist admired by Andrew Wyeth — walk into the frame and heartily welcome the boy.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

At times in his scenes with Krieps, you’d swear his smitten expressions are as much about a director’s gratitude than a lonesome tradesman’s good fortune.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

I was getting mighty lonesome to see Papa.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson