solitary

Definition

• n. confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
• n. one who lives in solitude
• adj. characterized by or preferring solitude
• adj. of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies
• adj. lacking companions or companionship
• adj. being the only one; single and isolated from others
• adj. devoid of creatures

Word forms

Plural

solitaries

Example sentences

1. n.

   The solitary in the forest had chosen to live away from the noise of the city.

2. a.

   She enjoyed her solitary walks along the beach, finding peace in the sound of the waves.