Solitary Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Solitary

Meaning 1 : one who lives in solitude

    Synonyms : hermit,  recluse,  solitudinarian,  troglodyte
Meaning 2 : confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

    Example : he was held in solitary

    Synonyms : solitary confinement
Meaning 3 : of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies

    Example : solitary bees

    Synonyms : nongregarious,  nonsocial
Meaning 4 : lacking companions or companionship

    Example : a solitary traveler

    Synonyms : alone,  lone,  lonely
Meaning 5 : characterized by or preferring solitude

    Example : a man of a solitary disposition,a solitary walk

    Synonyms : lone,  lonely
Meaning 6 : devoid of creatures

    Example : a solitary retreat

    Synonyms : lonely,  unfrequented
Meaning 7 : being the only one; single and isolated from others

    Example : a solitary instance of cowardice,a solitary speck in the sky

    Synonyms : lone,  lonesome,  only,  sole


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