RECLUSIVE Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

reclusive

adjective

Definition of reclusive

as in reserved

inclined or tending to avoid other people The reclusive woman was more than happy to spend her day off reading and writing at home.

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Recent Examples of reclusive In IconArrows pointing outwards The optimism about exporting comes as China quickly went from a reclusive market to the largest global exporter of vehicles in recent years. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 In the 2014 sci-fi film Ex Machina, Oscar Isaac played a reclusive AI-tech billionaire dwelling in an architectural masterpiece—the Juvet Landscape Hotel—and a private summer home in Valldal, Norway. — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The Washington Post, with the help of Martyn Williams, a North Korean technology specialist, has gained access to two of the country’s latest smartphones, which offer a remarkable window into daily life in one of the most reclusive countries. — Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 26 July 2026 Reuters also reported that its Chinese-American executive chairman, viewed as a Western proxy for its reclusive founder, would depart. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reclusive

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Adjective

Add a generous, heaping spoonful of the zucchini ragu (about 1/2 cup) to the pan along with a splash of the reserved pasta water.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Whisk together milk and reserved pineapple juices in a medium bowl until combined.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of reserved

Adjective

How to Store Muffins and Quick Bread When storing yeast bread, the storage environment needs to be dry so the bread maintains the crusty exterior.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
The shelves are stocked with crayons, markers, construction paper, notebooks, folders, binders, dry-erase markers and other classroom materials.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

Homeowners report far more trust than renters, and people in detached houses report more than people in apartments.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
She’s gone for unexpected pairings and silhouettes, including a blazer with satin short shorts, voluminous detached sleeves, and a chainmail-like armor made breezy through fringe.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Health benefits Peppermint oil is widely used as pain relief, digestive aid and cold relief.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Eldridge’s home run, a solo shot, was the latest exhibition of his game-changing power, an opposite-field, 423-foot blast that cleared the left-center field fence on a cold San Francisco (50-70) night with feet to spare.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

As the light dips behind the hills and Chianti’s color palette softens, life beyond the estate starts to feel quite distant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Turnshek’s research as an astronomer has primarily focused on galaxy formation and quasars, the luminous cores of distant, ancient galaxies.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

Some speak disparagingly about Murray’s introverted nature, and others prefer not to ding him.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Third, respecting one's social battery, whether introverted or extroverted, by scheduling collaborative and solitary tasks appropriately, using buffers.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of introverted

Adjective

Souleymane, an Afro-German trans man, talented fashion designer and increasingly less timid figure on Berlin’s ballroom scene, travels to Dakar to repair his father’s kora.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
This is a great car for a timid driver, a new driver or perhaps a sensible son or daughter.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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