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
Words nearby lonely-hearts
lone pair,
lone star state,
lone wolf,
lonely,
lonely hearts,
lonely-hearts,
loner,
lonesome,
long,
long abductor muscle of thumb,
long account
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