Synonyms of secluded
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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Others were more barren, with dusty volcanic rocks and jagged cliffs surrounding secluded turquoise coves. Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Indeed, every room has a private balcony that looks out on either the lake’s clear-blue waters or the botanical gardens, which include a secluded swimming pool. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 Luckily, Avis combined both in its ranking of the 10 most secluded European island road trips, analyzing islands across the continent to find the ones that offer the most tranquil, scenic experiences. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 The reunion takes place at a secluded cabin in the woods that served as the primary filming location for the cult classic horror flick, Slasher. Alaina Urquhart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 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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