recluse — a person who lives in seclusion and avoids other people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who lives in seclusion and avoids other people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrekluːs/
Example Sentences
- The famous author became a recluse after his controversial novel, communicating only through his cat's Instagram account.
- My neighbor is such a recluse that even delivery drivers think his house is abandoned.
- The billionaire tech mogul lived as a recluse in his smart home, controlling his empire remotely.
recluse
NOUN[/ˈrekluːs/]
a person who lives in seclusion and avoids other people
The old recluse hasn't left his mountain cabin in twenty years.
RE-examining CLUES alone — the reclusive detective avoids all people!
No excuse needed when a recluse wants to refuse company
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'recludere' meaning 'to shut up' or 'to confine', composed of the prefix 're-' (back) and 'claudere' (to close or shut). The word entered English in the 14th century via Old French.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + claudere (to close/shut) = recluse (one who is shut away or confined)
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📝Examples
“The famous author became a recluse after his controversial novel, communicating only through his cat's Instagram account.”
“My neighbor is such a recluse that even delivery drivers think his house is abandoned.”
“The billionaire tech mogul lived as a recluse in his smart home, controlling his empire remotely.”
“She emerged from her reclusive state only to attend her pizza delivery training sessions.”
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