Solitary
adjective
Being alone; without company or companions.
She lived a solitary life in a small rural town.
Often appears as...
- solitary life
- solitary person
adjective
Done by a person alone; not involving company or companions.
She loved her solitary walks in the park every morning.
Often appears as...
- solitary walk
- solitary adventure
noun
A person who prefers to live alone or in seclusion.
He was a solitary by nature, always preferring his own company.
adjective
Single; not having or including others.
There was a solitary tree in the middle of the field.
Often appears as...
- solitary tree
- solitary figure
adjective
Confined or done in solitude.
The prisoner was put in solitary confinement.
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Being alone; without company or companions.
She lived a solitary life in a small rural town.
Often appears as...
- solitary life
- solitary person
adjective
Done by a person alone; not involving company or companions.
She loved her solitary walks in the park every morning.
Often appears as...
- solitary walk
- solitary adventure
noun
A person who prefers to live alone or in seclusion.
He was a solitary by nature, always preferring his own company.
adjective
Single; not having or including others.
There was a solitary tree in the middle of the field.
Often appears as...
- solitary tree
- solitary figure
adjective
Confined or done in solitude.
The prisoner was put in solitary confinement.
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Conveys a sense of loneliness, sometimes with negative feelings.
After the divorce, he led a solitary life.
Pro Tip 2/3Not By Choice
'Solitary' can imply isolation isn't by the person's choice, sparking sympathy.
The shipwreck survivor's solitary existence was heartbreaking.
Pro Tip 3/3Voluntary Separation
Sometimes signifies chosen isolation, perhaps for peace or concentration.
The writer chose a solitary cabin to finish her book.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Conveys a sense of loneliness, sometimes with negative feelings.
After the divorce, he led a solitary life.
Pro Tip 2/3Not By Choice
'Solitary' can imply isolation isn't by the person's choice, sparking sympathy.
The shipwreck survivor's solitary existence was heartbreaking.
Pro Tip 3/3Voluntary Separation
Sometimes signifies chosen isolation, perhaps for peace or concentration.
The writer chose a solitary cabin to finish her book.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Conveys a sense of loneliness, sometimes with negative feelings.
After the divorce, he led a solitary life.
Pro Tip 2/3Not By Choice
'Solitary' can imply isolation isn't by the person's choice, sparking sympathy.
The shipwreck survivor's solitary existence was heartbreaking.
Pro Tip 3/3Voluntary Separation
Sometimes signifies chosen isolation, perhaps for peace or concentration.
The writer chose a solitary cabin to finish her book.
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Video examples
The mad scientist of...
Anyway, but I guess my point is that all of these enterprises are engaging to me in their multiplicity, but as I've presented them to you today, they're actually solitary enterprises, and so pretty soon I want to commune with other people, and so I'm delighted that in fact I get to compose works for them.
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The history of the world...
Many may not think of cats as serviceable sailors, or cooperative companions of any kind. But cats have been working alongside humans for thousands of years - helping us just as often as we help them. So how did these solitary creatures go from wild predator to naval officer
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Finding landmines using...
be asked of a solitary or group living what's the reproductive cycle of females when do they become sexually mature we don't know exactly when we find these answers we'll know about their mating system how they raise their young and
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How the worst moments in...
and had spent many years in solitary confinement, told me she was grateful to her jailers for the time she had had to think, for the wisdom she had gained, for the chance to hone her meditation skills. She had sought meaning
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Elephant Family Reunion...
by understanding these relationships andrea's made an important discovery in the forest beyond the by it's rare to see more than one elephant at a time people assumed they led solitary independent lives
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A Collection Of Spring...
assembling in these dense colonies after having spent a largely solitary life at provides the birds with the social stimulation that is the key to coordinating their breeding
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The Blue Planet...
assembling in these dense colonies after having spent a largely solitary life at provides the birds with the social stimulation that is the key to coordinating their breeding
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Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
untameable elusive and known for their secretive nature this solitary species native to the uk is now britain's rarest carnival
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What Happens When Cats...
it's not all peace and love cats are solitary by nature and don't like shearing
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Tornadoes 101 PIPE National...
- They begin life as ghosts, gently coursing through a solitary existence,
Video examples
The mad scientist of...
Anyway, but I guess my point is that all of these enterprises are engaging to me in their multiplicity, but as I've presented them to you today, they're actually solitary enterprises, and so pretty soon I want to commune with other people, and so I'm delighted that in fact I get to compose works for them.
Video examples
The history of the world...
Many may not think of cats as serviceable sailors, or cooperative companions of any kind. But cats have been working alongside humans for thousands of years - helping us just as often as we help them. So how did these solitary creatures go from wild predator to naval officer
Video examples
Finding landmines using...
be asked of a solitary or group living what's the reproductive cycle of females when do they become sexually mature we don't know exactly when we find these answers we'll know about their mating system how they raise their young and
Video examples
How the worst moments in...
and had spent many years in solitary confinement, told me she was grateful to her jailers for the time she had had to think, for the wisdom she had gained, for the chance to hone her meditation skills. She had sought meaning
Video examples
Elephant Family Reunion...
by understanding these relationships andrea's made an important discovery in the forest beyond the by it's rare to see more than one elephant at a time people assumed they led solitary independent lives
Video examples
A Collection Of Spring...
assembling in these dense colonies after having spent a largely solitary life at provides the birds with the social stimulation that is the key to coordinating their breeding
Video examples
The Blue Planet...
assembling in these dense colonies after having spent a largely solitary life at provides the birds with the social stimulation that is the key to coordinating their breeding
Video examples
Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
untameable elusive and known for their secretive nature this solitary species native to the uk is now britain's rarest carnival
Video examples
What Happens When Cats...
it's not all peace and love cats are solitary by nature and don't like shearing
Video examples
Tornadoes 101 PIPE National...
- They begin life as ghosts, gently coursing through a solitary existence,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Idina Menzel
American Actress
Performing live on stage is such a community, whether it's my musicians or a cast of a show that I'm in. And then when you're in the studio or on set, it's a much more solitary experience. Both can serve me at different times in my life. And when I go back and forth from one to the other, it helps me appreciate all of them much better.
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.
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Joel Grey
American Actor
Acting always affects every part of your life because it's such a solitary, lonely, and thrilling circumstance that you're taking on someone else's character and that responsibility. It's exhausting.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
When I'm writing a book, I don't have any responsibility to anyone. I'm solitary. I'm writing on my own. I write by hand. And I write every day. I mean, it's part of my daily discipline.
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Scott Kelby
American Photographer
Photography is usually viewed as a solitary activity, but the truth of the matter is that people love to shoot together, compare notes, and just have fun with photography.
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Joseph Kanon
American Author
I like the busy-ness of office life. What I discovered, to my surprise, is that I love the solitary nature of writing. What happens is that you write when you're ready.
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Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
I am a bit of a solitude person - a solitary personality. I like being on my own. I don't have any major friendships or relationships with people.
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Jane Green
English Author
I love getting out the house because writing is such a solitary business that even being at the library makes me feel part of the world.
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Sylvester Stallone
American Actor
I'm perceived to be this solitary character, but nothing could be further from the truth.
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Eugene O'Neill
American Dramatist
Life is a solitary cell whose walls are mirrors.
Quote examples
Idina Menzel
American Actress
Performing live on stage is such a community, whether it's my musicians or a cast of a show that I'm in. And then when you're in the studio or on set, it's a much more solitary experience. Both can serve me at different times in my life. And when I go back and forth from one to the other, it helps me appreciate all of them much better.
Quote examples
Franz Kafka
Novelist
You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.
Quote examples
Joel Grey
American Actor
Acting always affects every part of your life because it's such a solitary, lonely, and thrilling circumstance that you're taking on someone else's character and that responsibility. It's exhausting.
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
When I'm writing a book, I don't have any responsibility to anyone. I'm solitary. I'm writing on my own. I write by hand. And I write every day. I mean, it's part of my daily discipline.
Quote examples
Scott Kelby
American Photographer
Photography is usually viewed as a solitary activity, but the truth of the matter is that people love to shoot together, compare notes, and just have fun with photography.
Quote examples
Joseph Kanon
American Author
I like the busy-ness of office life. What I discovered, to my surprise, is that I love the solitary nature of writing. What happens is that you write when you're ready.
Quote examples
Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
I am a bit of a solitude person - a solitary personality. I like being on my own. I don't have any major friendships or relationships with people.
Quote examples
Jane Green
English Author
I love getting out the house because writing is such a solitary business that even being at the library makes me feel part of the world.
Quote examples
Sylvester Stallone
American Actor
I'm perceived to be this solitary character, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Quote examples
Eugene O'Neill
American Dramatist
Life is a solitary cell whose walls are mirrors.
Example 1 of 10
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