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Solitary

noun
/ˈsɒlɪtɹi/
Word Frequency: 6.8

Definitions

1.nounOne who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchoret, hermit or recluse.
2.nounSolitary confinement.
"The prisoners who started the riot were moved to solitary."
3.adjectiveLiving or being by oneself; alone; having no companion present
4.adjectivePerformed, passed, or endured alone
"a solitary journey"
5.adjectiveNot much visited or frequented; remote from society
"a solitary residence or place"
6.adjectiveNot inhabited or occupied; without signs of inhabitants or occupation; desolate; deserted
"the solitary desert"
7.adjectiveGloomy; dismal, because of not being inhabited.
8.adjectiveSingle; individual; sole.
"a solitary example"
9.adjectiveNot associated with others of the same kind.

Synonyms

eremiticlonealoneonlylonesomelonelysinglesolenongregariousnonsocialungregariousunsocial

Rhymes With

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarry
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