definition of
solitary

[1] #1 solitary s. [lone, lonely] characterized by or preferring solitude; "a lone wolf"; "a lonely existence"; "a man of a solitary disposition"; "a solitary walk". wn

[2] #2 solitary s. [nongregarious, nonsocial] of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies; "solitary bees". wn

[3] #3 solitary n. [solitary confinement] confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners; "he was held in solitary". wn

[4] #4 solitary n. [hermit, recluse, solitudinarian, troglodyte] one who lives in solitude. wn

[5] #5 solitary s. [alone, lone, lonely] lacking companions or companionship; "he was alone when we met him"; "she is alone much of the time"; "the lone skier on the mountain"; "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"; "a lonely soul"; "a solitary traveler". wn