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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The Turtle Island resort, where Dawson and Chen stayed, is a secluded and exclusive 500-acre retreat, hosting only 14 couples at a time. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 Hana, located on southeastern Maui, is a secluded town known for its slow pace and old Hawaii charm. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024 Anchorages at Anse Canot and Anse Ballet are secluded, but the Bay of St. Louis offers better protection from easterly winds and great dining options like O Vivier in Grand Bourg or the chic beach bar meets Michelin star at Dantana Cafe. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 With earthy red daub on the outside, these quiet, secluded suites and villas are domed on top, reminiscent of Greece's ancient churches, and some have private pools. William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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