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solitary
('s/A/l/I/,t/E/r/i/ )

adjective (a)

  • Living or being by one's self; having no companion present; being without associates; single; alone; lonely.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners(noun.state)
    Example:
    He was held in solitary.
    Synonym:
    solitary confinement
    source: wordnet30
  • one who lives in solitude(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    hermit, recluse, solitudinarian, troglodyte
    source: wordnet30
  • One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchoret; a hermit; a recluse.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • characterized by or preferring solitude(adj.all)
    Example:
    A man of a solitary disposition.
    A solitary walk.
    Synonym:
    lone, lonely
    source: wordnet30
  • of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies(adj.all)
    Example:
    Solitary bees.
    Synonym:
    nongregarious, nonsocial
    source: wordnet30
  • lacking companions or companionship(adj.all)
    Example:
    A solitary traveler.
    Synonym:
    alone, lone, lonely
    source: wordnet30
  • being the only one; single and isolated from others(adj.all)
    Example:
    A solitary instance of cowardice.
    A solitary speck in the sky.
    Synonym:
    lone, lonesome, only, sole
    source: wordnet30
  • devoid of creatures(adj.all)
    Example:
    A solitary retreat.
    Synonym:
    lonely, unfrequented
    source: wordnet30
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