seclusive

adjective

se·​clu·​sive sə̇ˈklüs|iv 

sēˈ-, 

-üz|, 

|ēv also |əv

: tending or serving to seclude

especially : inclined to seclude oneself : disposed to seek retirement or solitude

seclusively

|ə̇vlē, 

-li

adverb

seclusiveness

|ivnə̇s, 

|ēv- also |əv-

noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

from seclusion, after such pairs as English inclusion : inclusive

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Rhymes for seclusive

• abusive
• allusive
• collusive
• conclusive
• conducive
• delusive
• diffusive
• elusive
• exclusive
• extrusive
• illusive
• inclusive