Definition of Solitary

Noun

  • one who lives in solitude
  • confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
    "he was held in solitary"
    - solitary confinement

Adjective

  • devoid of creatures
    "a lonely crossroads"
    "a solitary retreat"
    "a trail leading to an unfrequented lake"
  • being the only one
    single and isolated from others
    "the lone doctor in the entire county"
    "a lonesome pine"
    "an only child"
    "the sole heir"
    "the sole example"
    "a solitary instance of cowardice"
    "a solitary speck in the sky"
  • lacking companions or companionship
    "he was alone when we met him"
    "she is alone much of the time"
    "the lone skier on the mountain"
    "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"
    "a lonely soul"
    "a solitary traveler"
  • of plants and animals
    not growing or living in groups or colonies
    "solitary bees"
  • characterized by or preferring solitude
    "a lone wolf"
    "a lonely existence"
    "a man of a solitary disposition"
    "a solitary walk"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble solitary

328 unscramble word found using the letters solitary.
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