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Definition of solitarily

solitarily

/ˈsɑː.ləˌter.ə.li/
sol · i · tar · i · ly
Adjective:solitary
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• adverb

1

In a solitary manner; without companions; alone.

Example

"The old lighthouse keeper lived solitarily on the rocky island for decades."

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• Nearby Words

solidly
solidness
solitaire
solitarily
solitariness
solitary
solitude

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'solitary' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word derives from the Latin 'solitarius' (alone or lonely), itself rooted in 'solus' (alone).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Solitarily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/solitarily
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