CLOISTERED Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

cloistered

adjective

ˈklȯi-stərd

Definition of cloistered

as in secluded

screened or sequestered from view behind the stately townhouses lie cloistered gardens that the public never sees

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Recent Examples of cloistered The price barrier is, for nearly everyone, insurmountable, but Sotheby’s newfound accessibility in the Breuer is bringing virality to the once cloistered auction world. — David Lê, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026 Does the oppression of cloistered women in Catholic Europe in any way connect to the liberation of dissenting women in Protestant Europe? — Chandler Fritz, The New York Review of Books, 21 Mar. 2026 The result is a zanier and livelier ride than the cloistered and predictable Harry’s House. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 Hibino had spent the past 30 years working in the quiet, cloistered world of traditional Japanese dance, studying and practicing as a kaoshi, or traditional Japanese stage makeup artist. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloistered

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Think a helicopter ride to Antiparos, private boat trips to secluded beaches around the island, wine tastings at local vineyards, and visits to marble workshops.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The narrative chronicles the desperate struggle for survival in a secluded harbor town after residents discover a mysterious alien entity on their outskirts.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of secluded

Adjective

There's Volta, a sheltered offering that wraps around the lobby, and Parostia (taking its name from the stone oven of traditional Parian houses), sandwiched between the pool area and the beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of sheltered

Adjective

Its urban garden, Little Siberia, is a hidden gem and not to be missed, with an amazing view of CopenHill.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The three separate incidents occurred when Anthropic was evaluating the capabilities of the three models using a fictional scenario to retrieve hidden information from a different machine on a network.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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