solitude

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/

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• Hyphenation: sol‧i‧tude

Noun

Singular solitude

Plural solitudes

1. Solitude is the state of being alone.
   • Antonym: intimacy
2. A solitude is a deserted place.

Related words

• solitary