secluded
adjective
se·clud·ed
si-ˈklü-dəd 
1
: screened or hidden from view : sequestered
a secluded valley
secludedly
adverb
secludedness
noun
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The unique, secluded home on a hill surrounded by woodland across more than six acres is reminiscent of a palace fit for a king and queen.
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Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
Perched atop a gated 2.2-acre promontory in the exclusive Carbon Mesa enclave, at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac high above La Costa Beach, the modern gray-hued structure was built in the mid-1990s.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, Moriah, who was left out of the Jem blindside plan, looked for a crack among the Nami five and pinpointed Venus, who had also been feeling left secluded from her Nami tribemates.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Best Beach in Florida for Couples: Bean Point Beach
Surrounded by stunning natural beauty and a secluded atmosphere, Bean Point Beach on Anna Maria Island is the perfect destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
In an arrest warrant filed in Clark County District Court, police say the pair lured Rodgers to a secluded location under the guise of a prostitution deal.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Situated within the coveted Canyon Creek Development near the crossroads of 99th Street and Canyon Creek Blvd, Canyon Creek Forest emerges as Lenexa’s latest gem, inviting potential residents to immerse themselves in a secluded wooded oasis.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
But Ibiza also has a quiet side, with pristine secluded beaches, a pastoral countryside, and small inland villages with a bohemian soul that harks back to the island’s hippie past.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Photo : Getty Images Best Untouched Beach, No Name Beach, Bonaire
No Name Beach in Bonaire earns its place on this list as the ultimate secluded beach for several reasons.
—Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
Perched atop a gated 2.2-acre promontory in the exclusive Carbon Mesa enclave, at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac high above La Costa Beach, the modern gray-hued structure was built in the mid-1990s.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, Moriah, who was left out of the Jem blindside plan, looked for a crack among the Nami five and pinpointed Venus, who had also been feeling left secluded from her Nami tribemates.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Best Beach in Florida for Couples: Bean Point Beach
Surrounded by stunning natural beauty and a secluded atmosphere, Bean Point Beach on Anna Maria Island is the perfect destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
In an arrest warrant filed in Clark County District Court, police say the pair lured Rodgers to a secluded location under the guise of a prostitution deal.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Situated within the coveted Canyon Creek Development near the crossroads of 99th Street and Canyon Creek Blvd, Canyon Creek Forest emerges as Lenexa’s latest gem, inviting potential residents to immerse themselves in a secluded wooded oasis.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
But Ibiza also has a quiet side, with pristine secluded beaches, a pastoral countryside, and small inland villages with a bohemian soul that harks back to the island’s hippie past.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Photo : Getty Images Best Untouched Beach, No Name Beach, Bonaire
No Name Beach in Bonaire earns its place on this list as the ultimate secluded beach for several reasons.
—Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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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