Adjective
1. characterized by or preferring solitude in mode of life;
"the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony""a lone wolf""a man of a solitary disposition"2. of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies;
"solitary bees"3. 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"4. enjoyed or performed alone;
"a lonely existence""his lonely room""took a solitary walk""enjoyed her solitary dinner""solitary pursuits such as reading"5. being the only one; single and isolated from others;
"the lone doctor in the entire county""a lonesome pine""an only child""the sole heir""the sole example""a solitary instance of cowardice""a solitary speck in the sky"6. separated from or unfrequented by others; remote or secluded;
"a lonely crossroads""a solitary retreat""a trail leading to an unfrequented lake"