Definition of solitude
1 : the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
2 : a lonely place (such as a desert)
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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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As with Shakespeare’s great cross-dressing comedies, a disguised women helps a man discover his heart, overcoming his self-regarding solitude to inhabit a more expansive definition of self.
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This solitude and fear of the outside world led to an addiction to pain medication.
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Charles believes in community interaction with opportunities for a balance of personal privacy and solitude, which a successful cohousing neighborhood provides.
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That solitude can be hard for those who are sociable, Aiello says.
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Martino also likes the eerie solitude the activity provides.
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Elusive and damn near taunting, this protector of solitude allows a lucky passenger to check out and stare off into the middle distance in peace.
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North Manitou is known for the solitude of backcountry camping amid 15,000 acres of wilderness.
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For those seeking easier fourteeners that offer some solitude, Dziezynski recommends Redcloud, Sunshine, Handies and San Luis peaks.
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Origin and Etymology of solitude
Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin solitudin-, solitudo, from solus
Synonym Discussion of solitude
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: a state or situation in which you are alone usually because you want to be
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