Definition of solitary Solitary

/sɑˈlʌtɛˌɹi/ - [saluteree] - sol•i•tar•y

We found 25 definitions of solitary from 6 different sources.

What does solitary mean?

WordNet

Adjective
solitary - characterized by or preferring solitude; "a lone wolf"; "a lonely existence"; "a man of a solitary disposition"; "a solitary walk"
		lone, lonely
		unsocial not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions; "the unsocial disposition to neglect one's neighbors"
solitary - 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"
		alone, lone, lonely
		unaccompanied (of a state or an event) taking place without something specified occurring at the same time; "a headache unaccompanied by other symptoms"
solitary - of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies; "solitary bees"
		nongregarious, nonsocial
		ungregarious (of animals) not gregarious
solitary - 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"
		lone, lonesome, only, sole
		single not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective; "judging a contest with a single eye"; "a single devotion to duty"; "undivided affection"; "gained their exclusive attention"
solitary - devoid of creatures; "a lonely crossroads"; "a solitary retreat"; "a trail leading to an unfrequented lake"
		lonely, unfrequented
Noun
solitary - one who lives in solitude
		hermit, recluse, solitudinarian, troglodyte
		lone hand, lone wolf, loner a person who avoids the company or assistance of others
solitary - confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners; "he was held in solitary"
		solitary confinement

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Wiktionary

solitary (Noun)
One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchoret, hermit or recluse.
solitary (Adjective)
Living or being by one's self; alone; having no companion present; being without associates.
solitary (Adjective)
Performed, passed, or endured alone; as, a solitary journey; a solitary life.
solitary (Adjective)
Not much visited or frequented; remote from society; retired; as, a solitary residence or place.
solitary (Adjective)
Not inhabited or occupied; without signs of inhabitants or occupation; desolate; deserted; silent; still; hence, gloomy; dismal; as, the solitary desert.
solitary (Adjective)
Single; individual; sole.
solitary (Adjective)
Not associated with others of the same kind.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

solitary (a.)
Living or being by one's self; having no companion present; being without associates; single; alone; lonely.
solitary (a.)
Performed, passed, or endured alone; as, a solitary journey; a solitary life.
solitary (a.)
ot much visited or frequented remote from society; retired; lonely; as, a solitary residence or place.
solitary (a.)
Not inhabited or occupied; without signs of inhabitants or occupation; desolate; deserted; silent; still; hence, gloomy; dismal; as, the solitary desert.
solitary (a.)
Single; individual; sole; as, a solitary instance of vengeance; a solitary example.
solitary (a.)
Not associated with others of the same kind.
solitary (n.)
One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchoret; a hermit; a recluse.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

solitary
Without companions.
solitary
By one's self; apart from, or exclusive of, others; applied to a thing.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

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.]