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Solitary - Definition

Related Words: Alien, Alienated, Alone, An, Anchorite, Ascetic, Atomic, Case, Character, Cloistered, Crackpot, Crank

A solitary person or object is one which is not in the companionship of others of its type. Solitary activities are those which do not require (or indeed preclude) the presence of other people, such as walking, listening to music, cooking or painting.

Most people enjoy a number of solitary activities, with their level of preference for solitude over companionship being determined largely by their mood. People who prefer solitary activities as a matter of course are often referred to as introverts, whereas those who dislike solitude and prefer to be in the presence of others are called extroverts.

To be "in solitary" is to be punished by solitary confinement.

Example Usage of Solitary

M_Jacksparrow: And im tired of being all alone and this Solitary moment makes me want to come back home.
ronkesays: maybe I just need to stop being so lonely, maybe get out of my Solitary confinement and interact with others
aashisLuitel: “We fear violence less than our own feelings. Personal, private, Solitary pain is more terrifying than what anyone else can inflict.”
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