seclusive

[ si-kloo-siv ]
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adjective
  1. tending to seclude, especially oneself.

  2. causing or providing seclusion.

Origin of seclusive

1
1815–25; secluse (<Latin sēclūsus secluded; see seclusion) + -ive

Other words from seclusive

  • se·clu·sive·ly, adverb
  • se·clu·sive·ness, noun
  • non·se·clu·sive, adjective
  • non·se·clu·sive·ly, adverb
  • non·se·clu·sive·ness, noun
  • un·se·clu·sive, adjective
  • un·se·clu·sive·ly, adverb
  • un·se·clu·sive·ness, noun

Words Nearby seclusive

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How to use seclusive in a sentence

  • German thought has run in the seclusive channel of the academic library to the lack and loss of civic consciousness.

  • He is very seclusive, keeping himself aloof from the other patients, as he considers himself very much their superior.

  • "Strong regressive and seclusive tendencies," Bassett explained, solemnly.

    This Crowded Earth | Robert Bloch
  • While waiting for autumn to restore to his forehead its superb palmated adornments, he was haughty and seclusive.

    The Kindred of the Wild | Charles G. D. Roberts
  • He knew Mason to be somewhat seclusive in his life, but he also knew the high place he held in the eyes of several women.

    Rose of Dutcher's Coolly | Hamlin Garland

British Dictionary definitions for seclusive

seclusive

/ (sɪˈkluːsɪv) /


adjective
  1. tending to seclude

  2. fond of seclusion

Derived forms of seclusive

  • seclusively, adverb
  • seclusiveness, noun

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