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solitary

adjective noun

Devoid of creatures

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C2

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adjective

  1. Devoid of creatures

    “A lonely crossroads”

adjective

  1. Being the only one; single and isolated from others

    “The lone doctor in the entire county”

adjective

  1. Characterized by or preferring solitude

    “A lone wolf”

adjective

  1. Lacking companions or companionship

    “He was alone when we met him”

adjective

  1. Of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies

    “Solitary bees”

noun

  1. One who lives in solitude

noun

  1. Confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

    “He was held in solitary”

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Example Sentences

A lonely crossroads
A solitary retreat
A trail leading to an unfrequented lake
The lone doctor in the entire county
A lonesome pine
An only child
The sole heir
The sole example
A lone wolf
A lonely existence
A man of a solitary disposition
A solitary walk
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
Solitary bees
He was held in solitary

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