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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Spread throughout the globe, these secluded homes are often accompanied with views of near-untouched nature. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026 Head to one of these seven secret beaches for a secluded coastal escape on your next trip to the Sunshine State. Ana Pelayo Connery, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 Exuma Point sits on exactly the sort of secluded white-sand beach featured in the promotional video. Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 Popular beaches include Hidden Beach (a secluded oasis), Veteran’s Beach (great for boaters), and Crescent Beach (a gem with a quaint grassy area). Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 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 19 Jun. 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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