Solitary — synonyms, definition

1. solitary (a)

absent alone aloof antisocial bashful celibate cloistered deserted desolate distant distinct entire forgotten forlorn forsaken individual isolated lone lonely lost • • •

2. solitary (Noun)

hermit recluse solitary confinement solitudinarian troglodyte

solitary (Noun) — Confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners. ex. "he was held in solitary"

solitary (Noun) — One who lives in solitude.

confinement lone hand lone wolf loner John the Baptist St. John the Baptist

3. solitary (Adjective)

lonesome nongregarious nonsocial unfrequented

solitary (Adjective) — Characterized by or preferring solitude. ex. "a man of a solitary disposition" ex. "a solitary walk"

solitary (Adjective) — Of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies. ex. "solitary bees"

solitary (Adjective) — Lacking companions or companionship. ex. "a solitary traveller"

solitary (Adjective) — Being the only one; single and isolated from others. ex. "a solitary instance of cowardice"

solitary (Adjective) — Devoid of creatures. ex. "a solitary retreat"