- lonely hearts
- adjective
: of or relating to lonely people who are seeking companions or spouses
lonely hearts club
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lonely hearts UK US noun [plural]people who are looking for a romantic relationshipa computer dating service for lonely hearts
the lonely hearts column in the newspaper
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lonely hearts,unmarried persons who seek to meet eligible members of the opposite sex by consulting matchmakers, joining special clubs, or advertising in newspaper personal columns: »In a bouncy, daffy romantic…musical, matchmaker Carol Channing juggles lonely hearts and sassily wangles one for herself (Time).
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adj, always used before a noun: intended for lonely people who want to meet someone they can have a romantic or friendly relationship witha lonely hearts club
the lonely hearts section of the newspaper
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a lonely hearts column in a newspaper, etc. is where people can advertise for a new lover or friend•
He placed a lonely hearts ad in a magazine.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.