solitarily

adverb

sol·​i·​tar·​i·​ly ¦sälə¦terəlē How to pronounce solitarily (audio)
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Synonyms of solitarilynext
: in a solitary manner : in solitude

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from solitary entry 1 + -ly

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“Solitarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solitarily. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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