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.

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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
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British Dictionary definitions for lonely hearts

lonely hearts

adjective

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