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Definition of solitude

solitude

/ˈsɑː.lə.tuːd/
sol · i · tude
Adverb:solitarily
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Plural:solitudes
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Adjective:solitary
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• noun

1

The state or situation of being alone, especially when peaceful, pleasant, or chosen voluntarily.

Example

"She retreated to her mountain cabin to enjoy the quiet solitude of the forest."

2

A lonely, secluded, or uninhabited place.

Example

"The explorers traveled across the vast, icy solitudes of the polar plateau."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike "loneliness" or "isolation," which typically carry negative connotations of unwanted separation, "solitude" often implies a peaceful, voluntary, or restorative state of being alone.

• Nearby Words

solitarily
solitariness
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sollya
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French solitude, which derives directly from Latin solitudo ("loneliness, being alone"), formed from the adjective solus ("alone").

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