Lesson of The Week : Lonesome vs Solitary
When they asked you “Are You Lonesome Tonight?”, it actually means that the sadness in within. I can be solitary but not necessary lonesome. In fact, lonesome can be define as the state of sadness ones are. In other words, lonesome emphasizes a plaintive desire for companionship
On the other hand, solitary means the person is way apart. Part and being alone. Alone doesn’t mean lonesome. That is what we need to set things straight.
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