solus

[ saw-loos; English soh-luhs ]

adjective

, Latin.

1. (referring to a man) alone; by oneself (used formerly in stage directions).

solus

/ ˈsəʊləs /

adjective

1. alone; separate
2. of or denoting the position of an advertising poster or press advertisement that is separated from competing advertisements

   a solus position

3. of or denoting a retail outlet, such as a petrol station, that sells the products of one company exclusively

   a solus site

4. sola alone; by oneself (formerly used in stage directions)

Word History and Origins

Origin of solus¹

C17: from Latin sōlus alone

Example Sentences

Quintilian's criticism is indorsed by all scholars,--Lyricorum Horatius fere solus legi dignus, in verbis felicissime audax.

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No. 2, Jem, whose mate had run away and robbed him, and he was left solus with his tools.

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Solus quoque eorum Preceptor priusquam trucidaretur, sexdecim hostium ad inferos destinavit.

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Sicque duorum solus uictor existens, Danis irrogatam multis retro temporibus infamiam gloriosa uirtute magnifice satis aboleuit.

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Esto salus et suggestor et effector judiciorum nostrorum, qui solus cum Deo patre et ejus Filio nomen possides gloriosum.

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