secluded

adjective

se·​clud·​ed si-ˈklü-dəd How to pronounce secluded (audio)
1
: screened or hidden from view : sequestered
a secluded valley
2
: living in seclusion : solitary
secluded monks
secludedly adverb
secludedness noun

Examples of secluded in a Sentence

We looked for a secluded spot in the park to have our picnic. we stayed in a secluded resort, far away from the regular tourist crowds
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This rich heritage is reflected in the area's local cuisine, although the exclusive area is better known today for its magnificent oceanfront homes and secluded estates. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Retreats at the Pearl Laguna feel exceptionally secluded and restorative despite being only 30 minutes from Disneyland. Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025 In the footage, the individual pulls up to the secluded dumpster in their car and quickly dumps the cat on top of the overflowing trash receptacle. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 The modern-looking stamps in the American Vistas series depict a mountain scene with a secluded cabin near a lake at night and a beach scene with a boat sailing into the sunset. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for secluded

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of secluded was in 1604

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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secluded. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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secluded

adjective
se·​clud·​ed
1
: hidden from view
a secluded valley
2
: living in seclusion : solitary
secluded monks
secludedness noun

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