solitude

ˈsɑːlɪtuːd

Definition

Definition of solitude - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

peaceful alonenessstate of being alone, often peaceful

She enjoyed the solitude of the mountains.
He sought solitude in the quiet library.
Solitude can be refreshing after a busy day.

isolation

seclusion

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Expressions with solitude

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in solitude

adj.

being alone without anyone else around

He lived an in solitude life for years.

solitude is bliss

exp.

feeling happy and content when alone

For introverts, solitude is bliss.

Origin of solitude

Latin, solitudo (loneliness)

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single

adj.

solitude

existing alone or solitary

all alone

adj.

solitude

completely by oneself without anyone else

all by oneself

adv.

solitude

in complete solitude or isolation

all by myself

adv.

solitude

completely alone without any help or company

alone time

solitude

time spent by oneself without others

leave me be

solitude

allow me to stay undisturbed or alone

white wolf

symbolic

symbol of solitude and strength in various cultures

alone together

adv.

shared solitude

sharing solitude with someone else

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French:solitude, ...
German:Einsamkeit, ...
Italian:solitudine, ...
Spanish:soledad, ...
Portuguese:solidão, ...
Chinese:孤独, ...
Japanese:孤独, ...
Arabic:عُزْلَة, ...
Hebrew:בְּדִידוּת, ...
Russian:уединение, ...
Ukrainian:самотність, ...
Hindi:एकांत, ...
Bengali:নির্জনতা, ...
Catalan:solitud, ...
Czech:samota, ...
Danish:ensomhed, ...
Dutch:eenzaamheid, ...
Greek:μοναξιά, ...
Hungarian:magány, ...
Khmer:ភាពស្ងាត់ស្ងំ, ...
Korean:고독, ...
Persian:تنهایی, ...
Polish:samotność, ...
Portuguese (BR):solidão, ...
Romanian:singurătate, ...
Swedish:ensamhet, ...
Thai:ความสันโดษ, ...
Turkish:yalnızlık, ...
Vietnamese:sự cô tịch, ...

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Noun

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