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SOLITARY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 14 meanings of the word Solitary.

How to pronounce solitary:

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Solitary - as a noun

Confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

Example: "He was held in solitary"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
solitary confinement

One who lives in solitude

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hermit11recluse9solitudinarian15troglodyte15

Solitary - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by or preferring solitude

Example: "A lone wolf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lone4lonely9

Of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies

Example: "Solitary bees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nongregarious15nonsocial11

Lacking companions or companionship

Example: "He was alone when we met him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alone5lone4lonely9

Being the only one; single and isolated from others

Example: "The lone doctor in the entire county"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lone4lonesome10only7sole4

Devoid of creatures

Example: "A lonely crossroads"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lonely9unfrequented25

Solitary - as an adjective

Living or being by oneself; alone; having no companion present

Performed, passed, or endured alone

Example: "A solitary journey"

Not much visited or frequented; remote from society

Example: "A solitary residence or place"

Not inhabited or occupied; without signs of inhabitants or occupation; desolate; deserted

Example: "The solitary desert"

Gloomy; dismal, because of not being inhabited.

Single; individual; sole.

Example: "A solitary example"

Not associated with others of the same kind.

Example Sentences

"He chose a solitary spot on the beach to enjoy his morning meditation."
"The prisoner spent several years in solitary confinement."
"The old lighthouse stood as a solitary beacon on the deserted island."
"She preferred the solitary life of a hermit in the mountains."
"The lone wolf roamed the forest in a solitary manner."
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Word Game Points

Is SOLITARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, solitary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SOLITARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SOLITARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, solitary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SOLITARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SOLITARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, solitary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SOLITARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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