seclusive
tending to seclude, especially oneself.
causing or providing seclusion.
Origin of seclusive
1Other 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
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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.
The Library and Society | VariousHe is very seclusive, keeping himself aloof from the other patients, as he considers himself very much their superior.
Studies in Forensic Psychiatry | Bernard Glueck"Strong regressive and seclusive tendencies," Bassett explained, solemnly.
This Crowded Earth | Robert BlochWhile 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. RobertsHe 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
/ (sɪˈkluːsɪv) /
tending to seclude
fond of seclusion
Derived forms of seclusive
- seclusively, adverb
- seclusiveness, noun
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