solitudine

solitude

noun soh-lee-TOO-dee-neh Rare

Origin: Latin solitudo (solus, alone)

Also means

loneliness

Usage Note

Solitudine is feminine and has a regular plural solitudini, though it is most often used in the singular. Italian distinguishes nuance through context: godere la solitudine (to enjoy solitude) is positive, while soffrire la solitudine (to suffer loneliness) is negative. The adjective solitario shares the same root.

Examples

"Vive in una solitudine serena."

Natural Translation

She lives in a peaceful solitude.

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