secluded
Americanadjective
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kept apart from the company of others
a secluded life
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sheltered; private
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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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And while the home does have neighboring properties on either side, high hedges and lush trees help to make it feel complete private, creating a kind of oasis that feels truly remote and secluded.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The 18-year-old says the lunch shaming caused him to scout secluded places on his school’s outdoor campus to eat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
“Evoking the ambiance of a secluded European retreat, the home seamlessly blends luxury, nature, and craftsmanship,” the listing continues.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Two weeks after the Beckhams’ party, the players headed to Germany, where they were greeted by several hundred fans before being whisked off to their secluded five-star castle-like hotel in the Black Forest.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Windswept and secluded, Waltha Castle stood on flat lowlands surrounded by a moat and a stately grove of trees.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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