cloistered

adjective

clois·tered ˈklȯi-stərd

Synonyms of cloistered

: being or living in or as if in a cloister

cloistered nuns

: providing shelter from contact with the outside world

the cloistered atmosphere of a small college

the cloistered life of the monastery

Examples of cloistered in a Sentence

She leads a private, cloistered life in the country. He spent most of his adult life cloistered in universities.

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His sensitivity does not protect him from the violent currents rushing through his friend group, eventually taking him away from his cloistered suburban world. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 Much of the film is sun-soaked and colorful and filled with the rhythm and chaos of life in a cloistered, liminal community. — Jd Linville, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for cloistered

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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