solitary

  1. Noun.  One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchoret, hermit or recluse.
  2. Adjective.  Living or being by one's self; alone; having no companion present; being without associates.
  3. Adjective.  Lonely.
  4. Adjective.  Performed, passed, or endured alone; as, a solitary journey; a solitary life.
  5. Adjective.  Not much visited or frequented; remote from society; retired; as, a solitary residence or place.
  6. Adjective.  Not inhabited or occupied; without signs of inhabitants or occupation; desolate; deserted; silent; still; hence, gloomy; dismal; as, the solitary desert.
  7. Adjective.  Single; individual; sole; as, a solitary instance of vengeance; a solitary example.
  8. Adjective.  Not associated with others of the same kind.

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