secluded

adjective

se·​clud·​ed si-ˈklü-dəd How to pronounce secluded (audio)
Synonyms of secludednext
1
: screened or hidden from view : sequestered
a secluded valley
2
: living in seclusion : solitary
secluded monks
secludedly adverb
secludedness noun

Examples of secluded in a Sentence

We looked for a secluded spot in the park to have our picnic. we stayed in a secluded resort, far away from the regular tourist crowds
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Factors such as choosing a more secluded location for the event, the date and leveraging community contacts helped prevent a significant drop in attendance, Aguilar said. Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 12 Jan. 2026 The primary suite boasts its own fireplace, a secluded patio and a bathroom richly appointed with onyx. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026 Hospital administrators immediately put Hannah in a secluded room with someone at the door to keep all visitors out. CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026 Where to Stay Hotel Esencia Captivated by the raw, secluded beauty of Xpu-Hà’s beachfront jungle, Italian duchess Rosa de Ferrari commissioned a private retreat that has since become Hotel Esencia. Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for secluded

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of secluded was in 1604

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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secluded. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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secluded

adjective
se·​clud·​ed
1
: hidden from view
a secluded valley
2
: living in seclusion : solitary
secluded monks
secludedness noun

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