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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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 June 2025 Location Located on the northwestern coast of Guanacaste, Punta Cacique is a secluded cliffside community offering easy access to two neighboring beach towns: Playa Hermosa and Playa del Coco. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025 The Ritual, now in theaters, purports to be based on the true story of Schmidt's exorcism, which took place at a secluded convent just north of Earling, Iowa, in late 1928. Megan McCluskey, Time, 6 June 2025 Meticulously designed, the impressive home is set on a secluded estate enveloped by exquisite gardens, concealed from public view to ensure total privacy. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 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 13 Jun. 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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