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Solitary

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Definitions for Solitary

noun
confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
Synonyms
solitary confinement
Examples
  1. he was held in solitary
noun
one who lives in solitude
Synonyms
adjective
characterized by or preferring solitude
Synonyms
lone(a) lonely(a)
Examples
  1. a lone wolf
  2. a lonely existence
  3. a man of a solitary disposition
  4. a solitary walk
adjective
of plants and animals
Synonyms
Examples
  1. not growing or living in groups or colonies
  2. solitary bees
adjective
lacking companions or companionship
Synonyms
alone(p) lone(a) lonely(a)
Examples
  1. he was alone when we met him
  2. she is alone much of the time
  3. the lone skier on the mountain
  4. a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel
  5. a lonely soul
  6. a solitary traveler
adjective
being the only one
Synonyms
lone(a) lonesome(a) only(a) sole(a) solitary(a)
Examples
  1. single and isolated from others
  2. the lone doctor in the entire county
  3. a lonesome pine
  4. an only child
  5. the sole heir
  6. the sole example
  7. a solitary instance of cowardice
  8. a solitary speck in the sky
adjective
devoid of creatures
Synonyms
Examples
  1. a lonely crossroads
  2. a solitary retreat
  3. a trail leading to an unfrequented lake

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