secluded
Americanadjective
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kept apart from the company of others
a secluded life
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sheltered; private
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of secluded
Explanation
A secluded place is isolated, away from other people. It's quiet, and there's not a lot going on. Sometimes you need to get away from it all to someplace where no one will find you. What you seek is a secluded area where you can be alone. A secluded spot conjures the image of someplace removed from the intrusions of life. A writer might want to be secluded so she can get work done, and a couple might want to be secluded so they can spend time together. When you're secluded, there aren't many other people or distractions.
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Example Sentences
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Perched on a hilltop beneath the Aegibong Peace Ecopark observatory where telescopes peek into the secluded state, the shop has drawn tens of thousands from South Korea and abroad since opening in November 2024.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
But another Nantucket exists too: one of quaint cobblestone streets, sunsets that have to be seen to be believed and secluded beaches where you can spend hours without seeing another soul.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
This is the story of what happens to a dream deferred in the dusty apartments, drag clubs and secluded rivers of Colombia in the 1990s.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“Evoking the ambiance of a secluded European retreat, the home seamlessly blends luxury, nature, and craftsmanship.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
He spent most of one Sunday spraying the basement and all secluded areas.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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