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forlornly

|for/lorn/ly|

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/fərˈlɔrnli/

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/fəˈlɔːnli/

(forlorn)

sadly abandoned

Base Form
forlorn
Etymology
Etymology Information

'forlorn' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'forloren,' where 'for-' meant 'completely' and 'loren' meant 'lost.'

Historical Evolution

'forloren' transformed into the Middle English word 'forlorn,' and eventually became the modern English word 'forlorn.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'completely lost,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abandoned or hopeless.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that expresses loneliness or hopelessness.

She sat forlornly on the bench, waiting for someone who never came.

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Last updated: 2025/01/19 19:27