How do you spell Loneliness?
Correct spelling
loneliness
LONELY drops the Y, adds INESS. LONELI + NESS.
Why is loneliness spelled this way?
The ELI in the middle comes from LONE + LY + NESS, with the Y changing to I. The word's spelling mirrors its meaning — it's complicated and easy to get lost in.
Common misspellings of loneliness
lonelynesslonlynesslonlinesslonelines
Example
Loneliness is a common problem among seniors.