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adjective

si-ˈklü-dəd How to pronounce secluded (audio)
Definition of secludednext
as in sheltered
screened or sequestered from view we stayed in a secluded resort, far away from the regular tourist crowds

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secluded

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verb

past tense of seclude
as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious

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Recent Examples of secluded
Adjective
Paulding County Sheriff's Office Lane said that Hart would target women in vulnerable situations, offer them a ride or other assistance, get them to a secluded location, and assault them. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The minors allegedly took Rehan to a secluded area where four people brutally stabbed him. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
Children could be restrained and secluded for violent behavior. — Charles Bell, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 The third salon, secluded in the boutique’s rear corner, offers a personalized experience for top clients. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for secluded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluded
  1. sheltered
  2. isolated
  3. quiet
  4. separated
  5. hidden
  6. private
  7. lonely
  8. remote
Adjective
  • Deborah is a sheltered young woman, a free spirit with a flair for the spotlight and a big heart who’s still figuring out her own path at Hillman.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Gliding to freedom The Chinook (Yómech) research boat reached a sheltered cove off Decatur Island – the future home of the sunflower stars.
    — John Ryan, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheltered
Verb
  • There are also satellite populations, like one in the Baltimore, Maryland, area, that are isolated and brought in through shipping containers, freight rails or air travel, Heinsohn said.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hundreds of cast members, actors and non-actors, lived on the closed set, in costume and in character, isolated from the outside world during filming.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of isolated
Adjective
  • The current resurgence of tennis necklaces reflects the rise of quiet luxury and a growing appetite for investment purchasing and dressing.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Jung provides discreet, ever-changing services for powerful clients, solving problems with meticulous planning and quiet efficiency.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of quiet
Verb
  • The park is physically close to Yankee Stadium, separated by just a stoplight from the main entrance.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The noun developed later for something removed or separated—hence a narrow strip of land, cloth, or material.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of separated
Adjective
  • The family drama is set during an idyllic island vacation that takes a tumultuous turn when a mother’s sudden physical outburst towards her 10-year-old son exposes hidden tensions and lingering conflicts within the family.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Others uncover assumptions that would otherwise remain hidden.
    — Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hidden
Adjective
  • Khan’s lawyers and family have also accused the government of defying a court order that required him to be examined at the private Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • On almost 4 acres, the lot includes a private dock and mooring.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of private
Adjective
  • What brought him back to this sad, lonely spot after an entire decade?
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Cycle north along the beach to Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, where hiking trails, lonely sands, picnic sites, and kayak rentals fronting a freshwater lake await.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of lonely
Adjective
  • Mbaginta’o came from the Anga people, then known as the Kukukuku, who lived in a more remote region than the Fore, surrounded by uninhabited forest and steep mountains.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Construction in the remote canyon presented difficulties, including limited working space, persistent humidity and fog, and the need for regular checks of the steel structure.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
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