secluded

[si-kloo-did]

adjective

1. sheltered or screened from general activity, view, etc..

   a secluded cottage.

   Synonyms: secret, retired, private

2. withdrawn from or involving little human or social activity.

   a secluded life.

   Synonyms: withdrawn, solitary, sheltered, isolated, cloistered, alone

secluded

/ sɪˈkluːdɪd /

adjective

1. kept apart from the company of others

   a secluded life

2. sheltered; private

Other Word Forms

• secludedly adverb
• secludedness noun
• nonsecluded adjective
• nonsecludedly adverb
• nonsecludedness noun
• unsecluded adjective
• unsecludedly adverb
• well-secluded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of secluded¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; seclude + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The rangers said the spots were so secluded that, over decades, they had never been able to find a monkey's body after this had happened.

From BBC

Nevertheless, doing so has its challenges as the helicopter must be flown very close to the wall of the canyon in order to lower the ropes down to the secluded pool below.

From Los Angeles Times

He called it Millbeck Stables and ran his company, DM Graham Groundworks, from the site on a secluded lane, nestled among large country homes.

From BBC

“When they saw how badly I was choking, they finally exited the freeway into a secluded area. As I threw up, they grabbed me by my head and yelled, “Stop!

From Los Angeles Times

The newlyweds reportedly had to make an eleventh hour venue change, opting for the more secluded and secure Arsenale for the Saturday reception, according to local media.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cloistered 
• deserted 
• hidden 
• lonely 
• quiet 
• remote 
• uninhabited