SOLITARY


Meaning of SOLITARY in English

1.

A person or animal that is ~ spends a lot of time alone.

Paul was a shy, pleasant, ~ man...

They often have a lonely and ~ life to lead.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

A ~ activity is one that you do alone.

His evenings were spent in ~ drinking.

ADJ: ADJ n

3.

A ~ person or object is alone, with no others near them.

...the occasional ~ figure making a study of wildflowers or grasses.

= lone

ADJ: ADJ n

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