Meaning & use
solitude
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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