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solitude

[sol-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈsɒl ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
NOUN
aloneness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emptiness isolation loneliness seclusion silence
STRONG
confinement desert detachment lonesomeness privacy quarantine reclusiveness retirement separateness solitariness waste wasteland wilderness withdrawal
WEAK
loneness peace and quiet
Antonyms
WEAK
companionship friendship togetherness

Example Sentences

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Even the things we do in pleasurable solitude can help us connect to one another.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

While I love reading, one of its greatest pleasures is the way I can immerse myself in the world of a good book, in solitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Abeba describes a cycle of grief and friction - arguing with loved ones, quitting jobs, and crying in solitude.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

In tightly controlled Russia, her life is defined by solitude.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

He sought solitude whenever it happened, but was disappointed by what he saw.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling