Solitude: meaning, definitions and examples

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solitude

 

[ หˆsษ’lษชtjuหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The state or situation of being alone or isolated from others.

Synonyms

isolation, loneliness, seclusion

Examples of usage

  • I enjoy the peace and quiet of solitude.
  • She sought solitude in the mountains to find inner peace.
Context #2 | Noun

location

A remote or uninhabited place.

Synonyms

desolation, seclusion, wilderness

Examples of usage

  • He found a beautiful spot of solitude by the lake.
  • The cabin in the woods offered a perfect retreat into solitude.
Context #3 | Noun

state of being alone

The quality or state of being alone or remote from others.

Synonyms

isolation, seclusion, solitariness

Examples of usage

  • His preference for solitude often made him seem aloof.
  • She craved solitude after a long day of socializing.

Translations

Translations of the word "solitude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solidรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เฅ‡เคฒเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einsamkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesendirian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะผะพั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ samotnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญค็‹ฌ (kodoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solitude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soledad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalnฤฑzlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋… (godok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฒู„ุฉ (สฟuzla)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ samota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ samota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญค็‹ฌ (gลซdรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osamljenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einvera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ (mart'ooba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nhalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soledad

Etymology

The word 'solitude' originated from the Latin word 'solitudo', which means 'loneliness' or 'desert'. The concept of solitude has been explored in various forms of literature and philosophy, with many finding value in moments of being alone to reflect and recharge. Solitude can be a peaceful and introspective experience, allowing individuals to connect with their inner thoughts and emotions.

See also: solitary.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,273 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.