lonely-hearts

[ lohn-lee-hahrts ]
/ ˈloʊn liˌhɑrts /

adjective

of or for people seeking counseling or companionship to bring love or romance into their lives: a lonely-hearts column in the newspaper.

Origin of lonely-hearts

First recorded in 1930–35

British Dictionary definitions for lonely hearts

lonely hearts

adjective

(often capitals) of or for people who wish to meet a congenial companion or marriage partner a lonely hearts advertisement