C2nounemotionspsychology
US/ˈsɑː.lə.tuːd/
UK/ˈsɒl.ɪ.tjuːd/
time spent away from other people, often by choice and with a sense of peace
In context
After a busy week, she enjoys an hour of solitude with a book and some tea.
Some writers move to the mountains in search of peace and solitude.
Solitude can be healthy, but long periods of isolation may harm mental health.
Words that go with solitude
noun + preposition
- moments of solitudeParents of young children rarely get moments of solitude.
- need for solitudeIntroverts often have a stronger need for solitude after parties.
adjective + noun
- quiet solitudeHe spent his retirement in quiet solitude by the lake.
- relative solitudeEarly mornings give runners relative solitude in the park.
verb + noun
- seek solitudeMonks seek solitude in remote temples to meditate.
- enjoy solitudeLearning to enjoy solitude is an important life skill.