Meaning & use

solitude

noun·Academic

The state of being alone, especially when it is peaceful or chosen freely.

See it in a sentence

She treasured the solitude of early mornings before the rest of the house woke up.

Years of solitude in the cabin gave the writer time to finish his novel.

A note on using this word

Solitude usually carries a neutral or positive tone, unlike 'loneliness', which implies unwanted or painful isolation.

Words with a similar meaning

seclusionisolation

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