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Definitions

solitary

[sol-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
alone, single; unsociable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lone lonely singular
STRONG
individual particular remote separate sole solo stag
WEAK
aloof antisocial cloistered companionless deserted desolate distant eremetic forsaken friendless hermitical hidden introverted isolated lonesome lorn misanthropic offish only out-of-the-way reclusive reserved retired secluded sequestered standoffish unaccompanied unapproachable unattended uncompanionable unfrequented unique unsocial withdrawn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
together
WEAK
accompanied combined sociable

Example Sentences

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Joseph replied, “I am currently in solitary but they got me a bible so i have been able to stay encouraged. Thanks for the encouraging message! it means a lot!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The threat of stagflation is not Stiglitz’s solitary concern.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Under-pressure England have made a solitary change to their line-up to face France in the final round of the Six Nations on Saturday with Ollie Chessum coming into the back row.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Decades of research have shown that wolves usually dominate these interactions because they hunt in packs, while cougars are solitary.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Home in his apartment in Brooklyn, Bobby went through what was becoming his routine: elimination of social engagements, long periods of solitary study, analysis of games, and a search for innovations in openings.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady