Solitude
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Solitude is a noun meaning Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.
Meaning
Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.
More Meanings
- A lonely or deserted place.
Example Sentences
Mark where his carnage and his conquests cease! He makes a solitude, and calls it — peace.
As much as I definitely enjoy solitude / I wouldn't mind perhaps / Spending little time with you
Cranks like Rousseau made solitude glamorous, but sensible people agreed that it was really terrible.
Now the New Year reviving old Desires, The thoughtful Soul to Solitude retires, Where the White Hand of Moses on the Bough Puts out, and Jesus from the Ground suspires.
Word Forms
- solitudes
Synonyms for solitude
Depending on context, synonyms include aloneness, isolation, loneliness, loneness, onehead, oneship.
Antonyms for solitude
Common opposites include closeness, intimacy, togetherness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aloneness, lonesomeness, loneliness, purdah, alone, lonely.
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