solitariness
gb/sɑlətˈɛɹinəs/ us/sɑlətˈɛɹinəs/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
formal
C1
state
1
the state of being alone
the state of being alone, often peacefully
Usage pattern:
the solitariness of [place/experience]
Common mistake:
Often confused with loneliness; solitariness can be neutral or even enjoyable.
Synonyms
solitude (More common and often suggests peaceful aloneness.)
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seclusion (Emphasizes being hidden away or kept apart.)
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isolation (Often suggests separation that is unwanted or unhealthy.)
Antonyms
companionship (The presence and company of other people.)
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togetherness (A sense of being united or sharing time with others.)
Collocations
the solitariness of the countryside
|the solitariness of the mountains
|the solitariness of the cabin
|deep solitariness
|utter solitariness
|enjoy the solitariness
|seek solitariness
|retreat into solitariness
|years of solitariness
|the peace of solitariness
Themes
daily_life
|places
|lifestyle
|emotions
Examples
- She loved the solitariness of the trail before the tourists arrived.
- The cottage’s solitariness was part of its charm.
- After the conference, he craved a few hours of solitariness.
Learner examples
- I like the solitariness of early mornings.
- The house has a nice solitariness.
Noun
literary
C2
state
2
a feeling of being lonely
a sad feeling because you are alone
Usage pattern:
feel the solitariness of [situation/period]
Common mistake:
Less common than 'loneliness'; using it may sound literary or old-fashioned.
Synonyms
loneliness (The standard, most common word for this feeling.)
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alienation (Emphasizes feeling cut off or not belonging, not just being alone.)
Antonyms
belonging (A feeling of being accepted and connected.)
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friendship (Close relationships that reduce loneliness.)
Collocations
feel solitariness
|a sense of solitariness
|profound solitariness
|growing solitariness
|the solitariness of old age
|the solitariness of grief
|the solitariness of exile
|sink into solitariness
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|mental_health
Examples
- After the move, a quiet solitariness settled over her evenings.
- He tried to hide the solitariness he felt after his friends left.
- The novel captures the solitariness of people living far from home.
Learner examples
- She felt solitariness in the new city.
Grammar
Dictionary form
solitariness
IPA
GB/sɑlətˈɛɹinəs/
US/sɑlətˈɛɹinəs/
Syllables & stress
sol - it - ar - i - ness (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: solitariness
- Plural: solitarinesses
Expressions
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