solitary
solitary /ˈsɑːləˌtɛri/
adjective
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(
)
Characterized by or preferring solitude
(
lonely
, lone
, solitary
)
characterized by or preferring solitude
A lone wolf
a lone wolf
A lonely existence
a lonely existence
A man of a solitary disposition
a man of a solitary disposition
A solitary walk
a solitary walk
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(
)
Of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies
(
nongregarious
, nonsocial
, solitary
)
of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies
Solitary bees
solitary bees
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Devoid of creatures
(
lonely
, solitary
, unfrequented
)
devoid of creatures
A lonely crossroads
a lonely crossroads
A solitary retreat
a solitary retreat
A trail leading to an unfrequented lake
a trail leading to an unfrequented lake
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Being the only one; single and isolated from others
(
lone
, lonesome
, only
, sole
, solitary
)
being the only one; single and isolated from others
The lone doctor in the entire county
the lone doctor in the entire county
A lonesome pine
a lonesome pine
An only child
an only child
The sole heir
the sole heir
The sole example
the sole example
A solitary instance of cowardice
a solitary instance of cowardice
A solitary speck in the sky
a solitary speck in the sky
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Lacking companions or companionship
(
solitary
, lone
, alone
, lonely
)
lacking companions or companionship
He was alone when we met him
he was alone when we met him
She is alone much of the time
she is alone much of the time
The lone skier on the mountain
the lone skier on the mountain
A lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel
a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel
A lonely soul
a lonely soul
A solitary traveler
a solitary traveler
noun
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One who lives in solitude
(
hermit
, solitary
, solitudinarian
, troglodyte
, recluse
)
one who lives in solitude
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Confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
(
solitary
, solitary confinement
)
confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
He was held in solitary
he was held in solitary