Solitude

/ˈsɑːləˌtud/ noun

Definition

Solitude is the state of being alone, especially when it is quiet and you can think or rest. It can feel peaceful or lonely, depending on how you experience it.

Etymology

From Middle English, via Old French *solitude*, from Latin *solitudo* meaning “loneliness, being alone,” from *solus* “alone.” It originally strongly suggested isolation, not just quiet time.

Kelly Says

Solitude is like turning down the volume on the world so you can hear your own thoughts. Many artists and thinkers actually seek solitude on purpose, not as a punishment but as a creative tool.

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