Lonly vs. Lonely — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 27, 2023
"Lonly" is a common misspelling, while "lonely" is the correct spelling denoting being without companions or feeling isolated.
Difference Between Lonly and Lonely
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Which is correct: Lonly or Lonely
How to spell Lonely?
Lonly
Incorrect Spelling
Lonely
Correct Spelling
Key Differences
Recall "one" in "lonely" to remember the "e."
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Associate with "alone" to remember the "e."
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Picture a "lone tree" to help memorize the spelling.
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Remind yourself that "lonely" has two 'e's.
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Think "lone-ly" as in "alone" and "-ly" for the correct form.
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Compare with Definitions
Lonly
Lonly is an incorrect spelling of lonely.
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Lonely
Being without companions.
A lonely traveler in the desert.
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Lonely
Isolated from others.
A lonely island in the Pacific.
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Lonely
Resulting from solitude.
A lonely reflection on his past.
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Lonely
Singular; unique.
A lonely example of courage.
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Lonely
Dejected by the awareness of being alone.
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Lonely
Producing such dejection
The loneliest night of the week.
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Lonely
Without others of a similar kind; lone; solitary
"a lonely band of lawyers up against the might of the American legal establishment" (Nick Kotz).
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Lonely
Unfrequented by people; desolate
A lonely crossroads.
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Lonely
Unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.
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Lonely
Unfrequented by people; desolate.
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Lonely
Without companions; solitary.
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Lonely
Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired; as, a lonely situation; a lonely cell.
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Lonely
Alone, or in want of company; forsaken.
To the misled and lonely traveler.
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Lonely
Not frequented by human beings; as, a lonely wood.
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Lonely
Having a feeling of depression or sadness resulting from the consciousness of being alone; lonesome.
I am very often alone. I don't mean I am lonely.
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Lonely
Lacking companions or companionship;
He was alone when we met him
She is alone much of the time
The lone skier on the mountain
A lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel
A lonely soul
A solitary traveler
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Lonely
Marked by dejection from being alone;
Felt sad and lonely
The loneliest night of the week
Lonesome when her husband is away
Spent a lonesome hour in the bar
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Lonely
Separated from or unfrequented by others; remote or secluded;
A lonely crossroads
A solitary retreat
A trail leading to an unfrequented lake
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Lonely
Enjoyed or performed alone;
A lonely existence
His lonely room
Took a solitary walk
Enjoyed her solitary dinner
Solitary pursuits such as reading
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Lonely
Feeling sad because one has no friends or company.
She felt lonely in the big city.
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Common Curiosities
What is the root word of lonely?
"Lone."
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What is the verb form of lonely?
There isn't a direct verb form of "lonely." The related verb is "to be."
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Why is it called lonely?
It's derived from "lone" meaning "single" or "alone," describing the state of being or feeling alone.
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What is the pronunciation of lonely?
/ˈloʊn.li/
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Which conjunction is used with lonely?
Any, depending on the context, like "and" or "but."
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Is lonely an adverb?
No.
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Which article is used with lonely?
"A" or "the," depending on context.
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Is lonely a noun or adjective?
Adjective.
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Which vowel is used before lonely?
Depends on the context, e.g., "a" in "a lonely night."
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What is the singular form of lonely?
"Lonely."
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What is the plural form of lonely?
"Lonelies," though rarely used in this form.
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Is lonely a negative or positive word?
Typically negative.
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Is lonely a vowel or consonant?
"Lonely" is a word, not a single letter.
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Is lonely a countable noun?
No.
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Is the word lonely a gerund?
No.
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Which determiner is used with lonely?
"This," "that," etc., depending on the context.
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What is the first form of lonely?
Lonely doesn't have verb forms.
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Which preposition is used with lonely?
It can vary. "In" as in "lonely in a crowd."
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Is the word lonely imperative?
No.
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Is the word “lonely” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be either, depending on the sentence.
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How do we divide lonely into syllables?
lone-ly.
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What is another term for lonely?
Solitary.
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Is the lonely term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used metaphorically.
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How many syllables are in lonely?
Two.
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What is the second form of lonely?
Lonely doesn't have verb forms.
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What is the third form of lonely?
Lonely doesn't have verb forms.
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Is lonely an abstract noun?
Yes, when referring to the feeling or state of being lonely.
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Is lonely a collective noun?
No.
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What is a stressed syllable in lonely?
The first syllable, "lone."
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What part of speech is lonely?
Adjective.
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What is the opposite of lonely?
Companionable or social.
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How is lonely used in a sentence?
"She felt lonely even when surrounded by many people."
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