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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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The Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Park County Sheriff's Office, and Park County Coroner say the remains were discovered in May of 2024 on United States Forest Service land outside Bailey, near a secluded camping site. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025 The romance of the dim lights, secluded booths, opulent decor and a bar laced with expensive and exclusive spirits all feel larger than life. Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025 Deeper in, the Vault offers more secluded seating in dark wood paneling and deep red banquettes, designed to evoke the private clubs that inspired the original Mayfair space. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025 The two resorts aren’t close to each other, Michès is about a two-hour drive east, tucked away in the El Seibo province, surrounded by lush palm groves, rugged mountains, and secluded beaches. Jessika Hardy, Refinery29, 4 Dec. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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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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