solitary

adjective

  1. 1

    devoid of creatures

    a lonely crossroads

    a solitary retreat

  2. 2

    being the only one; single and isolated from others

    the lone doctor in the entire county

    a lonesome pine

  3. 3

    characterized by or preferring solitude

    a lone wolf

    a lonely existence

  4. 4

    lacking companions or companionship

    he was alone when we met him

    she is alone much of the time

  5. 5

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

    solitary bees

noun

  1. 1

    one who lives in solitude

  2. 2

    confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

    he was held in solitary

Synonyms

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