solitude

[ˈsɒlɪtjuːd]

solitude Definition

  • 1the state or situation of being alone
  • 2a lonely or uninhabited place

Using solitude: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "solitude" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He sought solitude in the mountains.

  • Example

    The island was a place of solitude and peace.

  • Example

    She enjoyed the solitude of her room.

  • Example

    The prisoner was kept in solitary confinement.

solitude Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using solitude

  • confined alone in a prison cell as a form of punishment

    Example

    The prisoner spent months in solitary, with no human contact except for the guards.

  • being alone can be peaceful and enjoyable

    Example

    After a long day at work, I like to unwind in solitude. Solitude is bliss!

  • birds of a feather flock together

    people with similar interests or backgrounds tend to group together

    Example

    She found solitude in the library, where birds of a feather flock together.

Phrases with solitude

  • a state of being alone with one's thoughts and emotions, often used in a poetic or philosophical context

    Example

    In the solitude of the soul, one can find answers to life's deepest questions.

  • a feeling of loneliness or isolation that comes from emotional pain or heartbreak

    Example

    After the breakup, she felt the solitude of the heart and found it hard to trust again.

  • a state of being alone with one's thoughts and ideas, often used in a creative or intellectual context

    Example

    In the solitude of the mind, great ideas are born and new perspectives are gained.

Origins of solitude

from Latin 'solitudo', meaning 'loneliness'

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Summary: solitude in Brief

The term 'solitude' [ˈsɒlɪtjuːd] refers to the state of being alone, either physically or emotionally. It can denote a peaceful or reflective state, as in 'She enjoyed the solitude of her room,' or a punishing one, as in 'The prisoner was kept in solitary confinement.' 'Solitude' extends into phrases like 'solitude of the soul,' and idioms like 'solitude is bliss,' denoting the peacefulness of being alone.