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 Americans elected to public office celebrate with supporters in cloistered hotel ballrooms, away from opponents. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Another work looked at a cloistered nerd and his obsessive hobbies. — Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 The conservation effort is also rooted in faith as the cloistered community is inspired in part by Laudato Si', a 2015 encyclical from Pope Francis calling for environmental stewardship. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 Before the rise of Aventura, bachata — Dominican folk music of the working class, which traces its roots to the 1960s — was largely a cloistered concern. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloistered

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The 1,400-square-foot primary suite has a separate office, dual walk-in closets, and a serene bath spotlighted by a copper soaking tub and access to a secluded Zen garden.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
The Escape Wood Boho Tiny Home is move-in ready, offering a secluded, cold-weather oasis that’s fully customizable.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of secluded

Adjective

The western monarch butterfly is also on the move, heading toward sheltered areas along the California coast.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The sheltered conditions of the oyamel forest are critical to the butterflies’ survival.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of sheltered

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Its hidden zipper and interior corner ties help keep everything neatly in place, while the warm camel hue pairs beautifully with the deeper plum of the blanket.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
To get to real truths, even better, hidden truths, researchers must solve for this.

— Sam Peskin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

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