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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And there was, cough cough, a sideline in marijuana (52 secluded acres has its uses) that saw Trevor’s father, Douglas Walraven, disappear into a Minnesota federal prison for a couple of years when Trevor was about 7. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026 The first group of passengers, wearing face masks and head-to-toe personal protective equipment, were kept strictly secluded from members of the public as a small boat brought them ashore. Phil Helsel, NBC news, 10 May 2026 The former is home to the legendary Hotel Il Pellicano and the hip new hotel La Roqqa, which has a plush beach club on a secluded cove. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 The focus is on restorative soaking and geothermal therapy in a setting designed to feel secluded. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 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 14 May. 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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