solitude — the state of being alone, especially when you find it pleasant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being alone, especially when you find it pleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
Example Sentences
- After dealing with noisy customers all day, the librarian cherished her evening solitude.
- He moved to a remote island not from misanthropy, but for the creative solitude.
- My cat thinks my bathroom solitude is the perfect time for deep conversations.
solitude
NOUN[/ˈsɑːlətuːd/]
the state of being alone, especially when you find it pleasant
She enjoyed the quiet solitude of a rainy evening with a warm cup of tea.
The writer needed solitude to finish the novel.
Solitude brings gratitude — clarity found at altitude.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'solitudō', derived from 'solus' meaning 'alone'. The word entered English through Old French in the 13th century.
Breakdown
sol- (alone, from Latin solus) + -itude (noun suffix indicating state or condition) = solitude
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📝Examples
“After dealing with noisy customers all day, the librarian cherished her evening solitude.”
“He moved to a remote island not from misanthropy, but for the creative solitude.”
“My cat thinks my bathroom solitude is the perfect time for deep conversations.”
“The monk's solitude was interrupted when his food delivery app notification went off.”
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