26984 words

solitude

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
the situation of being alone without other people:

Examples:

a life of solitude
After months of solitude at sea it felt strange to be in company.
It provides one with a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude.
2
the situation of being alone, often by choice:

Examples:

He prefers the solitude of the country to the chaos of the city.

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