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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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In an interview with Variety, Majors responded to a comment about Maddox’s crushing solitude and the on-screen violence by asking where the reporter sees violence in the film.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The 16 acres allow for solitude but also is a short drive from Dallas hustle and bustle, just five miles from Highland Park and downtown.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
The pressure to be more active and social Some of us truly enjoy the quiet, cozy solitude of winter.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In an interview with Variety, Majors responded to a comment about Maddox’s crushing solitude and the on-screen violence by asking where the reporter sees violence in the film.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The 16 acres allow for solitude but also is a short drive from Dallas hustle and bustle, just five miles from Highland Park and downtown.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
The pressure to be more active and social Some of us truly enjoy the quiet, cozy solitude of winter.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Solitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solitude. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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