Solitary meaning : One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchoret, hermit or recluse. Solitary confinement. Living or being by oneself; alone; having no companion present Performed, passed, or endured alone Not much visited or frequented; remote from society Not inhabited or occupied; without signs of inhabitants or occupation; desolate; deserted Gloomy; dismal, because of not being inhabited. Single; individual; sole. Not associated with others of the same kind.