solitary (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈsɒlɪtəri/
Definition
Being or living alone, without companions.
Examples
He enjoyed his solitary walks in the woods.
She preferred a solitary existence, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The artist lived a solitary life, dedicated to his craft.
How to Use solitary
- solitary confinement (collocation)
- A punishment where a prisoner is kept alone in a cell. — "He spent a month in solitary confinement."
- solitary life (collocation)
- A way of living without other people. — "She chose a solitary life in the countryside."
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