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Solitary VERSUS lonely #1 (permalink) Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:32 am   Solitary VERSUS lonely
 

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ESL/EFL Test #114 "Synonyms for solitary and single", question 10

For the first time Jason thoroughly enjoyed his ......... dinner.

(a) lonely
(b) solitary
(c) lonesome
(d) single

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ESL/EFL Test #114 "Synonyms for solitary and single", answer 10

For the first time Jason thoroughly enjoyed his solitary dinner.

Correct answer: (b) solitary

Your answer was: incorrect
For the first time Jason thoroughly enjoyed his lonely dinner.
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why ist is solitary and not lonely, please?

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Solitary VERSUS lonely #2 (permalink) Sat Nov 11, 2006 14:24 pm   Solitary VERSUS lonely
 

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Jason enjoyed his dinner, which means that he wished to be alone. Solitary merely means without another person; lonely and lonesome means that the person feels sad at the lack of companionship.
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Solitary VERSUS lonely #3 (permalink) Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:42 am   Solitary VERSUS lonely
 

Mister Micawber wrote:
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Jason enjoyed his dinner, which means that he wished to be alone. Solitary merely means without another person; lonely and lonesome means that the person feels sad at the lack of companionship.
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Thanks a lot. Your answers are always interesting.
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