Synonyms for solitary

Other words for “solitary”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “solitary”. The most common are solitary confinement, hermit, recluse, solitudinarian, troglodyte.

noun confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

noun one who lives in solitude

adjective characterized by or preferring solitude

Synonymslonelonely
Similarunsocial

adjective of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies

adjective lacking companions or companionship

adjective being the only one; single and isolated from others

Similarsingle

adjective devoid of creatures

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University