noun · neutral
solitude
UK/ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/US/ˈsɑːlɪtuːd/SO·li·tude
the state of being alone, often valued as peaceful and restorative rather than lonely.
Examples
“He sought solitude in the mountains to finish his book.”
“A little solitude each day can help you recharge mentally.”
“She enjoyed the solitude of early mornings when the city was quiet.”
Band 8 sentence
“I appreciate solitude not because I dislike people but because quiet helps me think more clearly.”
Collocations
- seek solitude
- enjoy solitude
- a period of solitude
Word family
Common mistakes
I like loneliness because it helps me think.→I like solitude because it helps me think.
a solitude→solitude / a period of solitude
Say it for a higher band
5loneliness→6privacy→7+solitude
Synonyms
seclusion
Easily confused
loneliness
“After his friends left, he felt an overwhelming loneliness.”
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