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seclusionthe state of being private and away from other people

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being private and away from other people

Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈkluːʒən/

Korean meaning: 은둔, 격리, 외딴 곳에 혼자 있는 상태

Korean pronunciation: 시**클루**전

Example Sentences

  • The famous author wrote his masterpiece in the seclusion of a mountain cabin.
  • After becoming an internet meme, he chose seclusion over fame and fortune.
  • The meditation retreat offered perfect seclusion from the noisy city life.

seclusion

NOUN

//sɪˈkluːʒən//

the state of being private and away from other people

seclusion concept
💡 Concept

An elderly hermit lives in complete seclusion at his remote mountain cabin

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seclusion rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In seclusion, he breaks every illusion and reaches his conclusion.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sɪˈkluːʒən/
🇬🇧 UK/sɪˈkluːʒən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixse--
Rootclud
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'secludere' meaning 'to shut off' or 'to separate', composed of 'se-' (apart) and 'claudere' (to close or shut). The word entered English via Old French in the 15th century.

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🎵Rhyme

conclusionexclusionillusion
conclusion
exclusion
illusion

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📝Examples

The famous author wrote his masterpiece in the seclusion of a mountain cabin.

😄 Fun example

After becoming an internet meme, he chose seclusion over fame and fortune.

The meditation retreat offered perfect seclusion from the noisy city life.

😄 Fun example

His seclusion ended when the pizza delivery guy found his secret hideout.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

isolationsolitudeprivacywithdrawalretreat

Antonyms

publicityexposuresociability

Related

secludereclusehermitsolitaryisolated