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solitary
[ sol-i-ter-ee ]
adjective
- alone; without companions; unattended:
a solitary passer-by.
Synonyms:
- living alone; avoiding the society of others:
a solitary existence.
- by itself; alone:
one solitary house.
- characterized by the absence of companions:
a solitary journey.
- done without assistance or accompaniment; done in solitude:
solitary chores.
- being the only one:
a solitary exception.
- characterized by solitude, as a place; unfrequented, secluded, or lonely:
a solitary cabin in the woods.
Synonyms: , ,
- Zoology. living habitually alone or in pairs, as certain wasps. Compare social ( def 11 ).
noun
- a person who lives alone or in solitude, or avoids the society of others.
Synonyms: ,
- a person who lives in solitude from religious motives.
Synonyms: , ,
solitary
/ -trɪ; ˈsɒlɪtərɪ /
adjective
- following or enjoying a life of solitude
a solitary disposition
- experienced or performed alone
a solitary walk
- (of a place) unfrequented
- prenominal single; sole
a solitary speck in the sky
- having few companions; lonely
- (of animals) not living in organized colonies or large groups Compare social gregarious
a solitary elephant
solitary bees
- (of flowers) growing singly
noun
- a person who lives in seclusion; hermit; recluse
- informal.short for solitary confinement
Derived Forms
- ˈDZٲԱ, noun
- ˈDZٲ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- DZi·ٲi· adverb
- DZi·ٲi·Ա noun
- ܲ·DZi·ٲy adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of solitary1
Example Sentences
Outside Wayne's house on the morning of his death, a solitary bird begins its loud and elaborate song.
A British Sikh who has been imprisoned in India on terror charges for more than seven years has now been moved into solitary confinement, according to his brother and a human rights group.
In five innings Tuesday, May gave up just a single unearned run and a solitary second-inning single as his only hit.
But for a single shining moment, a solitary spark in the darkness, “Holland” transcends its feeble state and becomes a delight — with some key assistance from a delicious Danish pastry.
"He is in solitary confinement, but he's in good condition and has not been mistreated so far," he told us.
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