solitude
noun
sol·i·tude
ˈsä-lə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
2
: a lonely place (such as a desert)
Examples of solitude in a Sentence
She wished to work on her novel in solitude.
He enjoyed the peace and solitude of the woods.
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The news was the type of surprise that necessitated a few moments of solitude.
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Jack Bantock, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
After the many weeks in the solitude of woods and mountains, Goldie showed a strong dislike for the crowds and traffic noises of San Francisco.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Notably, the author draws a distinction between loneliness and solitude, with latter being a personal choice and not an affliction.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Her form is now preserved as an exact, intricate copy, ready to survive tens of millions of years of solitude until the rock that formed around the amber erodes away to let sunlight touch the ancient resin once more.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jack Bantock, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
After the many weeks in the solitude of woods and mountains, Goldie showed a strong dislike for the crowds and traffic noises of San Francisco.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Notably, the author draws a distinction between loneliness and solitude, with latter being a personal choice and not an affliction.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Her form is now preserved as an exact, intricate copy, ready to survive tens of millions of years of solitude until the rock that formed around the amber erodes away to let sunlight touch the ancient resin once more.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Solitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solitude. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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solitude
noun
sol·i·tude
ˈsäl-ə-ˌt(y)üd
1
: the quality or state of being alone or far-off from society : seclusion, loneliness
2
: a lonely place (as a desert)
Etymology
Middle English solitude "the state of being alone," from early French solitude (same meaning), from Latin solitudin-, solitudo (same meaning), from solus "alone" — related to desolate, sole entry 4, solo
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