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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At the eastern tip of the Hamptons on Long Island, the Stone House in Montauk sits on 3.2 secluded acres near the edge of a 70-foot bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 This secluded wellness oasis offers a holistic approach to well-being, drawing inspiration from the island's Indigenous Arawak tribe. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Location: The Hive is located atop a secluded bluff overlooking Bahia Huevos, a pristine bay with few, if any, visible neighbors. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 The movie will tell the story of a Roman Emperor who discovers a secluded Druid stronghold in the mountains of Caledonia. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 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 Nov. 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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