Definitions for solitary

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solitary sol·i·tar·y

Spelling: [sol-i-ter-ee]

IPA: /ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr i/

Solitary is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 410 anagrams from letters in solitary (ailorsty).

Definitions for solitary

noun

1. a person who lives alone or in solitude, or avoids the society of others.
2. a person who lives in solitude from religious motives.
3. solitary confinement.

adjective

1. alone; without companions; unattended:
2. living alone; avoiding the society of others:
3. by itself; alone:
4. characterized by the absence of companions:
5. done without assistance or accompaniment; done in solitude:
6. being the only one:
7. characterized by solitude, as a place; unfrequented, secluded, or lonely:
8. Zoology. living habitually alone or in pairs, as certain wasps. Compare social (def 11).

Origin of solitary

1300-50; Middle English Latin sōlitārius alone, by itself, solitary, equivalent to sōlit(ās) solitude (sōl(us) sole¹ + -itās -ity)

Examples for solitary

Once transferred to Karaj Prison, he spent an additional 15 days in solitary confinement.

Like a sentinel on that solitary plain it overwhelms me with a sense of mystery.

They are impressive animals, solitary hunters blessed with incredible power and athleticism.

In these solitary tours he was busy and happy, working and playing.

I have been told that, if I continue with this protest, I will be placed in solitary confinement.

Here he cooked and ate his meals, and here he spent his solitary evenings.

Livvix, 30, is now in solitary confinement in the maximum-security Ayalon prison in Ramla, a city near Tel Aviv.

It was my bringing up, I fancy, which made me a solitary lad.

I was put in a solitary confinement completely cut off from the outside world without even enjoying basic prisoner rights.

When a man is bitten by a snake in a solitary place he is in God's hands.