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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.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell loneliness?+
The correct spelling is "loneliness". LONELY drops the Y, adds INESS. LONELI + NESS.
Is it lonelyness or loneliness?+
The correct spelling is "loneliness", not "lonelyness". This word gets 10,000+ monthly searches.

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