isolated

adjective

iso·​lat·​ed ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce isolated (audio)
also ˈi-
Synonyms of isolatednext
1
: occurring alone or once : unique
2

Examples of isolated in a Sentence

The town remains a very isolated community. The camp is located in an isolated area. The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth. a few isolated cases of vandalism
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The second feature from Finnish director Bergolm and shot in Lithuania, the chilling supernatural horror follows a couple, Saga (Seida Haarla) and Jon (Grint), who move to an isolated house in the forest. Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026 In Hanna Bergholm’s Nightborn, Saga (Seidi Haarla) and her British husband Jon (Grint), have moved to an isolated house in Finland and dream of raising a family there. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026 Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 Gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms are also expected in the valley as the storm continues through most of the week, according to the weather service. Michael McGough 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for isolated

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of isolated was in 1763

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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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