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 The work of the reclusive, forbiddingly erudite author turns out to be perfect easy-listening material. — Namara Smith, New Yorker, 10 June 2026 Having such a large fossil deposit like this could help explain more about their reclusive lives. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 June 2026 Xi's two-day visit, his first in seven years to China's reclusive neighbour, comes at a time when its economy, strengthened by growing trade and military ties to Russia, could boost Kim's confidence in talks. — Jack Kim, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Their reclusive nation is also reigning world champion in under-17s and under-20s women’s soccer. — Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reclusive

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Adjective

An opportunity to benefit from FIFA’s litigious inconsistencies, which usually feel reserved for the A-list stars.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
The American Express Platinum Card® comes with access to Amex Experiences, which gets you special access to presale, reserved and preferred tickets.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of reserved

Adjective

Combine that with increasingly hotter and drier weather due to climate change, and forests in the Sierra Nevada are left with a ton of stuff that’s ready to burst into flames.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Rubye was ten feet ahead, bent under the weight of a dry bag, in a cloud of black flies.

— John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

Keep your ride clean Over the life of owning a car, especially in colder areas, salt and road grime can dull paint and cause rust on the underbody of your vehicles, according to Consumer Reports.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
The clinical home ecosystem has become the defining phrase of the 2025 to 2026 wellness spending cycle, as buyers stack cold plunges, red light beds and neurotech into serious at-home recovery setups.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

As the Coast Starlight approaches the Bay Area, the train glides past marshlands, open water, and distant city skylines before continuing toward California’s Central Coast.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
They were received by distant unknown relatives and made their way to Kensington, Illinois, a railroad community on Chicago’s South Side, historically tied to Calumet Junction and the industrial economy that helped shape the region.

— Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
According to studio information sent to ABC News, Chalamet will play Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 22 June 2026

Definition of introverted

Adjective

But where the Baron is timid and bumbling, Krasznahorkai is expansive, charming, and courtly.

— Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
Playing Mary Bennet — Elizabeth’s younger and more timid sister — Bruccoleri set out to portray the coming of age story of a Regency woman.

— Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026

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