solitude

Definition

Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.

Etymology

From Middle English solitude, from Old French solitude. By surface analysis, sole + -itude.

Example Sentences

• "Now the New Year reviving old Desires, The thoughtful Soul to Solitude retires, Where the White Hand of Moses on the Bough Puts out, and Jesus from the Ground suspires."
• "Cranks like Rousseau made solitude glamorous, but sensible people agreed that it was really terrible."
• "As much as I definitely enjoy solitude / I wouldn't mind perhaps / Spending little time with you"

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