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solitary
[ sol-i-ter-ee ]
adjective
- alone; without companions; unattended:
a solitary passer-by.
Synonyms: lone
- 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.
- Zoology. living habitually alone or in pairs, as certain wasps. Compare social ( def 11 ).
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
- ˈsolitariness, noun
- ˈsolitarily, adverb
Other Words From
- soli·tari·ly adverb
- soli·tari·ness noun
- un·soli·tary adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of solitary1
Example Sentences
He was jailed for his role in them, and placed in solitary confinement.
These field exposure estimates informed subsequent studies on the impact of such exposure on hibernating bumble bee queens and the hoary squash bee, a solitary ground-nesting species.
England's solitary try came from a smart Marcus Smith intercept of a ponderous pass, but they rarely looked as if they could pick a way though the defence via their own wit.
In the early years, he said, he acted up, raking up disciplinary infractions that landed him in solitary confinement.
They have also lobbied against legislation to limit the use of solitary confinement and grant inmates more visiting rights.
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