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Comparative
more solitary
Superlative
most solitary
1
performed alone, without the involvement or companionship of others
- He took a solitary walk through the park to clear his mind.
- Writing can be a solitary task, often requiring long hours of quiet focus.
- She embarked on a solitary journey across the country, seeking adventure and reflection.
- The artist spent the day in solitary work, painting in her studio without interruption.
- His solitary meditation practice helped him find peace and clarity.
2
existing as the only one and without any other of the same kind
- They couldn’t find a solitary clue to solve the mystery.
- Not a solitary witness came forward to testify in the case.
- We searched everywhere, but there wasn’t a solitary piece of evidence left behind.
- The investigators didn’t uncover a solitary lead in the entire investigation.
- Despite their efforts, they couldn't produce a solitary proof to support their claims.
3
alone, without companionship
- The solitary star shone brightly in the night sky, surrounded by darkness.
- He lived a solitary life in a remote cabin, far from the nearest town.
- The solitary tree stood alone in the middle of the vast field.
- The solitary cat roamed the neighborhood streets, seeking warmth and shelter.
- The solitary figure sat on the park bench, lost in thought amidst the bustling city.
4
(of a place) remote and often uninhabited or sparsely populated
- The cabin was located in a solitary spot deep within the forest, far from any roads.
- She enjoyed the solitary beach, where she could relax without encountering anyone.
- The old lighthouse stood on a solitary cliff, overlooking the vast ocean.
- They camped in a solitary valley, miles away from the nearest town.
- The monastery was built in a solitary mountain range, offering peace and seclusion.
5
(of animals) living and existing alone rather than in groups or pairs
- The solitary tiger roamed its territory without the company of others.
- Solitary bees build their nests independently, unlike hive-dwelling species.
- The solitary eagle perched high on the cliff, scanning the landscape for prey.
- The solitary wolf hunted alone, separate from the pack.
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(of plants) growing alone as apposed to in clusters
- Some plants, like the solitary cactus, thrive in isolation in the desert.
- A solitary pine tree grew on the mountainside, standing tall amidst the rocky terrain.
- Solitary orchids can be found blooming in the underbrush, often distant from other plants.
- A solitary pine tree grew on the mountainside, standing tall amidst the rocky terrain.
7
feeling sad due to being isolated or alone
- She became increasingly solitary, her isolation leading to a deep sense of melancholy.
- The solitary prisoner struggled with feelings of sadness and despair.
- The solitary man looked out the window, his face reflecting the sadness of his isolated life.
- He became solitary and withdrawn, his isolation taking an emotional toll.
- The solitary artist poured his sadness into his paintings.