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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Two guest bedrooms can be found downstairs, while four more upstairs bedrooms include a secluded primary retreat that comes with a fireplace, a dressing room, and dual baths. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025 In the late 1800s, it’s also been said that the cave was a hideout for moonshiners, thanks to its secluded location and constant temperature of 64 degrees every day of the year. Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025 The killer targeted and gunned down couples parked in secluded spots on the city’s outskirts, and in several cases, the bodies of female victims were discovered to be mutilated. Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025 There are several exciting ways to explore its most secluded corners. Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 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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