solitary

[US]/ˈsɒlətri/
[UK]/ˈsɑːləteri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. alone; living or being alone; without companions; secluded; quiet

Phrases & Collocations

solitary confinement

solitary life

solitary journey

solitary retreat

solitary place

solitary wave

Example Sentences

solitary wasps; solitary sparrows.

There was a solitary sheep in the field.

a solitary ancient in a tweed jacket.

a sad, solitary, inadequate man.

he was a precocious, solitary boy.

I live a pretty solitary life.

The arch-criminal was kept solitary confinement.

She leads a very solitary life.

a solitary evening; solitary pursuits such as reading and sewing.

a solitary wayfarer in this deserted street.

he warns against the dangers attendant on solitary life.

they had spent fourteen days in solitary confinement.

we have not a solitary shred of evidence to go on.

a solitary tear trickled down her cheek.

a solitary traveler.See Synonyms at alone

a solitary instance of cowardice.See Synonyms at single

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