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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Set within a sprawling Mediterranean estate dotted with olive trees, jasmine, and prickly pear, the property feels serene and secluded. Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 For something secluded with a luxe bed-and-breakfast feel, post up at The Hoffman Haus. Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 Then, descend to the cathedral-like arched cavern and pass through to reach two secluded coves. Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 The alternative is open defecation – finding a secluded place despite the personal risks and the potential health consequences of untreated human excrement. Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 8 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 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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