secluded

adjective

se·​clud·​ed si-ˈklü-dəd How to pronounce secluded (audio)
1
: screened or hidden from view : sequestered
a secluded valley
2
: living in seclusion : solitary
secluded monks
secludedly adverb
secludedness noun

Examples of secluded in a Sentence

We looked for a secluded spot in the park to have our picnic. we stayed in a secluded resort, far away from the regular tourist crowds
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Spend the day exploring secluded sand dunes, collecting seashells or climbing to the top of Old Baldy, the state’s oldest lighthouse, for breathtaking views of the Atlantic. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025 The geothermal area is far from the crowded Golden Circle and offers hikers the chance to experience surreal volcanic landscapes and soak in secluded geothermal pools. Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025 While its housing market is competitive, with only a couple dozen homes currently available, all of them priced over one million dollars, the family-friendly community’s most expensive home on the market is a secluded estate spread across more than 10 acres and asking for $25 million. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025 In 2024, Biel opened up about the couple’s decision to step away from the spotlight and make their secluded Montana abode their primary residence. Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for secluded 

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of secluded was in 1604

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“Secluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secluded. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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secluded

adjective
se·​clud·​ed
1
: hidden from view
a secluded valley
2
: living in seclusion : solitary
secluded monks
secludedness noun

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