solitude

noun
UK: /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/
US: /ˈsɑːlɪtuːd/

  1. The state of being alone, especially when you find it pleasant.

    1. I enjoy the solitude of my room.
    2. She found peace and solitude in the quiet countryside, away from the city's noise.

  2. A situation of being alone without other people.

    1. He likes solitude and doesn't socialize much.
    2. After weeks of travel with others, she craved the solitude of her own apartment.

Synonyms

seclusion peace privacy quiet isolation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "solitude" in English means: The state of being alone, especially when you find it pleasant., A situation of being alone without other people..

The phonetic transcription of "solitude" is /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/ in British English and /ˈsɑːlɪtuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "solitude": seclusion, peace, privacy, quiet, isolation.

Example usage of "solitude": "I enjoy the solitude of my room.". More examples on the page.