secluded — kept away from other people; isolated and hidden from view
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: kept away from other people; isolated and hidden from view
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
Example Sentences
- She preferred the secluded corner of the library for studying.
- The celebrity bought a secluded mansion to escape paparazzi, but they still found him through his pizza delivery orders.
- The secluded monastery had no WiFi, which was either a blessing or a curse depending on your Instagram addiction level.
secluded
ADJECTIVE[/sɪˈkluːdɪd/]
kept away from other people; isolated and hidden from view
She found a secluded cabin deep in the snowy pine forest.
SE(apart) + CLU(close) + DE(make) — the king lived secluded behind a heavy stone door, apart from the world.
Exhausted by the fake, glowing illusion of fame, the pop star lived in a quiet, secluded cave.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'secludere', meaning 'to shut off or separate', composed of 'se-' (apart) and 'claudere' (to close or shut). The word entered English in the 15th century.
Breakdown
se- (apart) + -clude (from Latin claudere, to close) + -ed (past participle adjective) = secluded
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She preferred the secluded corner of the library for studying.”
“The celebrity bought a secluded mansion to escape paparazzi, but they still found him through his pizza delivery orders.”
“The secluded monastery had no WiFi, which was either a blessing or a curse depending on your Instagram addiction level.”
“They discovered a secluded garden behind the old building.”
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