Definitions for solitary
ˈsɒl ɪˌtɛr isoli·ta·ry

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. solitary confinement, solitarynoun

   confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

   "he was held in solitary"

2. hermit, recluse, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyteadjective

   one who lives in solitude

3. lone(a), lonely(a), solitaryadjective

   characterized by or preferring solitude

   "a lone wolf"; "a lonely existence"; "a man of a solitary disposition"; "a solitary walk"

4. nongregarious, nonsocial, solitaryadjective

   of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies

   "solitary bees"

5. alone(p), lone(a), lonely(a), solitaryadjective

   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"

6. lone(a), lonesome(a), only(a), sole(a), solitary(a)adjective

   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"

7. lonely, solitary, unfrequentedadjective

   devoid of creatures

   "a lonely crossroads"; "a solitary retreat"; "a trail leading to an unfrequented lake"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. solitarynoun

   One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchoret, hermit or recluse.

2. solitaryadjective

   Living or being by one's self; alone; having no companion present; being without associates.

3. solitaryadjective

   Lonely.

4. solitaryadjective

   Performed, passed, or endured alone; as, a solitary journey; a solitary life.

5. solitaryadjective

   Not much visited or frequented; remote from society; retired; as, a solitary residence or place.

6. solitaryadjective

   Not inhabited or occupied; without signs of inhabitants or occupation; desolate; deserted; silent; still; hence, gloomy; dismal; as, the solitary desert.

7. solitaryadjective

   Single; individual; sole; as, a solitary instance of vengeance; a solitary example.

8. solitaryadjective

   Not associated with others of the same kind.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. SOLITARYadjective

   Etymology: solitaire, French; solitarius, Latin.

   1. Living alone; not having company.

   Those rare and solitary, these in flocks. John Milton.

   Satan explores his solitary flight. John Milton.

   Him fair Lavinia
   Shall breed in groves to lead a solitary life. John Dryden, Æn.

   2. Retired; remote from company.

   In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well; but in respect that it is private, it is a very vile life. William Shakespeare.

   3. Gloomy; dismal.

   Let that night be solitary, let no joyful voice come therein. Job.

   4. Single.

   Nor did a solitary vengeance serve: the cutting off one head is not enough; the eldest son must be involved. Charles I .

   Relations alternately relieve each other, their mutual concurrences supporting their solitary instabilities. Brown.

2. Solitarynoun

   One that lives alone; an hermit.

   Etymology: from the adjective.

   You describe so well your heremitical state of life, that none of the ancient anchorites could go beyond you, for a cave, with a spring, or any of the accommodations that befit a solitary. Alexander Pope, Letters.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Solitaryadjective

   living or being by one's self; having no companion present; being without associates; single; alone; lonely

2. Solitaryadjective

   performed, passed, or endured alone; as, a solitary journey; a solitary life

3. Solitaryadjective

   ot much visited or frequented remote from society; retired; lonely; as, a solitary residence or place

4. Solitaryadjective

   not inhabited or occupied; without signs of inhabitants or occupation; desolate; deserted; silent; still; hence, gloomy; dismal; as, the solitary desert

5. Solitaryadjective

   single; individual; sole; as, a solitary instance of vengeance; a solitary example

6. Solitaryadjective

   not associated with others of the same kind

7. Solitarynoun

   one who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchoret; a hermit; a recluse

8. Etymology: [L. solitarius, fr. solus alone: cf. F. solitaire. See Sole, a., and cf. Solitaire.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Solitary

   sol′i-tar-i, adj. being the sole person present: alone or lonely: single, separate, simple: living alone, not social or gregarious: without company: remote from society: retired, secluded: gloomy.—n. one who lives alone: a recluse or hermit—(obs.) Solitā′rian.—adv. Sol′itarily.—n. Sol′itariness. [Fr. solitaire—L. solitarius—solus, alone.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Solitary

   By yourself

   I am solitary without friends

   Submitted by anonymous on March 17, 2021  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of solitary in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of solitary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of solitary in a Sentence

1. Terry Kupers:

   Many state department of corrections are looking at the immense damage long-term solitary causes in the prisoners, and the expense of maintaining supermax units, and they are turning away from solitary as a management strategy.

2. Daniela Tejada:

   Matt was held in an undisclosed location in solitary confinement for over five months, with no charge, no lawyer and very limited consular access.

3. John Wesley:

   There is no such thing as a solitary Christian.

4. Al Watkins:

   The path charted by Mr. Chansley since January 6 has been a process, one which has involved pain, depression, solitary confinement, introspection, recognition of mental health vulnerabilities, and a coming to grips with the need for more self-work.

5. Samuel Johnson:

   If you are idle, be not solitary if you are solitary be not idle.

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