secluded

adjective

se·​clud·​ed si-ˈklü-dəd How to pronounce secluded (audio)
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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While many people might find a secluded spot in the corner or behind a piece of furniture, the adorable golden found his hiding spot right in the middle of the room just by covering his eyes. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 The secluded property measured more than 6,000 square feet and featured five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms overlooking the city skyline. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024 More than two dozen farm-to-table dinners in a secluded spot in Indiantown will attract chef star power from the likes of Clay Conley, Jeremy Ford, Pushkar Marathe, Jimmy Everett and more. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024 Arizona hiking:Arizona's 10 most famous caves and caverns: Here's how to explore them Secret Canyon Secret Canyon lives up to its name due to its more secluded location compared to its more famous counterparts near Page. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024 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 12 Dec. 2024.

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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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