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of or for people who wish to meet a congenial companion or marriage partner: a lonely hearts advertisement
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lone•ly-hearts
(lōn′lē härts′),USA pronunciation adj.
- of or for people seeking counseling or companionship to bring love or romance into their lives:a lonely-hearts column in the newspaper.
- 1930–35
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