reclusive
- a word derived from recluse.
Example Sentences
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Nor is the reclusive cleric suffering because he can’t visit the Louvre or London Bridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Her death made him reclusive and heartless, accelerating his loss of faith in humanity.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
The Turkmen authorities discourage residents from speaking without permission to foreign media, with outside journalists rarely allowed into the reclusive country.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Hustled from the scene by a neighboring florist, she meets the vigilant but eccentric Neighborhood Watch group at the home of reclusive former detective Augusta Dupin.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
When the man carried Bobby’s luggage to his room, he suddenly recognized the reclusive champion and challenged him to a game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
