Solitary: meaning, definitions and examples

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solitary

[ ˈsɒl.ɪ.tər.i ]

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feeling

done or existing alone; without other people

Synonyms

isolated, lonely, secluded

Examples of usage

She enjoyed the solitary life in the countryside.
He preferred solitary activities like reading and painting.

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person

a person who lives alone or keeps to themselves

Synonyms

hermit, loner, recluse

Examples of usage

The old man was a solitary who rarely interacted with his neighbors.
She was considered a solitary, as she rarely attended social gatherings.

Translations

Translations of the word "solitary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solitário

🇮🇳 अकेला

🇩🇪 einsam

🇮🇩 sendirian

🇺🇦 самотній

🇵🇱 samotny

🇯🇵 孤独な

🇫🇷 solitaire

🇪🇸 solitario

🇹🇷 yalnız

🇰🇷 고독한

🇸🇦 وحيد

🇨🇿 osamělý

🇸🇰 osamelý

🇨🇳 孤独的

🇸🇮 samoten

🇮🇸 einmana

🇰🇿 жалғыз

🇬🇪 მარტოხელა

🇦🇿 tənhalıq

🇲🇽 solitario

Word origin

The word 'solitary' has its origins in the Latin word 'solitarius', meaning 'lonely' or 'alone'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of being alone or secluded. In English, 'solitary' first appeared in the 14th century to describe something existing or done alone. The concept of solitude has been explored in various literary works, highlighting both the peace and isolation that can accompany being solitary.