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Solitary

Definition

(formal/literary) Living or preferring to live alone; having no companions or associates. Often used to describe a person's lifestyle or a place that is remote and isolated. Typically collocates with 'existence', 'life', 'figure', 'dweller'.

Example Sentences

1The solitary figure of the poet wandering through the woods has become an enduring image in Romantic literature.
2Is it possible for a human being to thrive in a solitary existence, devoid of meaningful social interaction?
3The solitary confinement of prisoners has been widely criticised for its psychological effects.
4The artist's solitary life in the countryside allowed her to focus intensely on her work.
5There is a profound difference between choosing a solitary life and being forced into isolation by circumstance.

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