Definitions

1. adjective

lacking companions or friends; alone

“She was a solitary traveler, preferring to explore the city on her own.”

2. adjective

existing or living alone; not in a group or community

“The solitary bird perched on the branch, singing its sweet melody.”

3. adjective

unusual or exceptional in some way

“The solitary performance by the young artist was a highlight of the evening.”

4. noun

a person who lives or travels alone

“The solitary man had been walking for hours, lost in the wilderness.”

5. noun

a place or situation where someone or something is alone

“The solitary confinement of the prisoner was a harsh punishment.”