Lonely has 6 synonyms including dejected, solitary, lone. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with lonely by meaning or context.
Lonely contains 6 letters: 2 vowels (O, E) and 4 consonants (L, N, Y). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Lonely scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: Y (4 pts). At 6 letters, lonely fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 2 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| unfrequented | 25 | 29 | 12 |
| dejected | 19 | 22 | 8 |
| solitary | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| lonesome | 10 | 13 | 8 |
| alone | 5 | 7 | 5 |
The most common synonyms for lonely are dejected, solitary, lone, alone, lonesome. In total, there are 6 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Lonely does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, lonely is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 11 points.
Lonely has 6 letters: 2 vowels (O, E) and 4 consonants (L, N, Y).