Synonyms of insulation

insulation

noun

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 

as in solitude

the state of being alone or kept apart from others

she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race

Synonyms & Similar Words

• solitude
• privacy
• isolation
• segregation
• loneliness
• seclusion
• separateness
• aloneness
• sequestration
• vacuum
• secludedness
• confinement
• solitariness
• retirement
• internment
• withdrawal
• quarantine
• lonesomeness
• incarceration
• ghettoization

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• company
• society
• companionship
• fellowship
• camaraderie
• comradeship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insulation

Videos shared on social media show one of the injured was left incapacitated on the floor, surrounded by insulation. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

This Hydro Flask features double-wall vacuum insulation to keep your water and piña coladas cold for up to 24 hours, and your tea or coffee hot for up to 12 hours. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Clean feathers provide insulation, help regulate body temperature, and make flight more efficient. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Although factors like insulation, ductwork, and proper equipment sizing are most important for cooling a home efficiently, the layout of your home can have a significant impact on how hard your air conditioning system needs to work. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 July 2026