Gloss · Another word for · lonely
Another word for lonely.
Lonely can describe a feeling or a place. Say whether you mean missing people, living apart or something bleaker.
Missing people
- lonesomeFolksier, like an old country song.It gets lonesome out here after the harvest.
- homesickLonely for home in particular.She was homesick during her first semester.
- left outLonely because others shut you out.He felt left out when the others made plans.
Far from others
- isolatedCut off, by distance or circumstance.Older people living alone can grow isolated in winter.
- solitaryAlone, not always unhappily.A solitary heron stood at the edge of the pond.
- remoteFor places far from anyone.They live on a remote farm without internet.
Deeply alone
- desolateEmpty and bleak, inside or out.The town felt desolate after the factory closed.
- abandonedLeft behind by someone you counted on.After the divorce, she felt abandoned by her friends.
When to keep “lonely”
Keep lonely when you admit it yourself; “I’m lonely” is brave, and enough.
Coming to the App StoreAll fifty words
In Gloss, every word comes with its near neighbours and a line on how they differ, so you can pick the exact one. For iPhone, free for three days.
More words to swap
another word for grateful · another word for unique · another word for perfect · another word for special · another word for happy · another word for sad
Guides: Words to use instead of “very” · How to be more articulate