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solitary
Meaning: existing or done alone, without others
solitary in a sentence
How solitary is used in real sentences:
The old lighthouse keeper led a solitary life on the rocky island.
Instead of joining the noisy cafeteria, he preferred a solitary lunch on the quiet bench behind the library.
“Meanwhile, a solitary sensor on the center span recorded motion away from the clusters near both towers.”
— from the passage The Singing Span
Synonyms for solitary
Other words for solitary — lone, isolated and secluded — carry the same meaning.
- lone
- isolated
- secluded
Antonyms of solitary
Words that mean the opposite of solitary:
- social
- accompanied
Where it comes from
From Latin solitarius 'alone', from solus 'alone'
Word parts
- sol (alone) — alone, only
solitary: sol (alone) + -ary (relating to)
Memory hook
SOLITARY has 'SOLO' hidden inside — doing something solo, by yourself.