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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Look no further than Kirby Cove, a secluded beach in the Marin Headlands with a view that won't disappoint. Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 Situated next to Provo Golf Club, Ocean Club East offers a quieter escape with a secluded beachfront. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026 Like that megayacht, the owner’s suite forward connects to a private deck with a Jacuzzi and a cinema screen for some secluded lounging. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026 Between the at-home spa, music studio and lounge (complete with ping-pong table), there are plenty of places to hang out on the secluded property. Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 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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