secluded

adjective

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

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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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Insider tip Take the living room stairs up to the second floor where a secluded lounge area awaits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Located in a secluded cove, this waterfront estate has a private, sandy beach – one of the few homes in the town with one. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 On a secluded hilltop near the edge of the Dolomites, this villa offers panoramic views year-round, and in the summer months the dreamy light is just Madre Natura’s way of showing off. — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Signature outdoor amenities include an amphitheater, a tennis court, and gated steps leading to a secluded beach cove. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 July 2026 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

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

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