reclusive

adjective

Definition of reclusivenext
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 film follows a grieving mother who accidentally shoots a reclusive soldier in the Vermont wilderness and becomes trapped in his outpost. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 But the fact is, the famously reclusive Finke, who spent much of her time holed up in her West Los Angeles apartment, showed little interest in sharing her life story, at least not her life in Hollywood. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Most recently, actress Stockard Channing, who played Betty Rizzo in the film, opened up about her reclusive life in London over a decade after her longtime partner, Daniel Gillham, died in 2014. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 While mulling over ideas, Kris decides to visit the franchise’s original final girl, the reclusive Billie (played mesmerizingly by Gillian Anderson, complete with a southern accent). — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclusive
  1. reserved
  2. dry
  3. detached
  4. cold
  5. distant
  6. introverted
  7. withdrawn
  8. timid
Adjective
  • The formula is closer to reserved + low-energy + emotionally restrained + literal + technocratic + untheatrical + less visionary + less attention-seeking.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Children ages 5 and under may enter for free, but require a reserved ticket.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • Friday will be dry and comfortable in the Twin Cities, and a beautiful weekend is ahead.
    — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If your hair is feeling dry, hairstylist Kee Taylor recommends smoothing a lightweight oil through the midlengths and ends to improve manageability and shine.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • The former Feyenoord boss stood accused of being too detached from the local fanbase.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Supervisors also supported language that would allow detached guest houses to be used as vacation rentals.
    — Haley Parsley August 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • The Port of Los Angeles forklift driver was wearing a life vest and was floating away, out to sea -- cold, worried about sharks and drowning.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the last week, the park has experienced harsh winds and cold temperatures overnight.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • Across the Solar System, eruptions can send ash over continents, throw sulfur compounds hundreds of miles above a moon, or propel nitrogen gas and ice through the frozen crust of a distant world.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This El Niño is a reminder that climate risks are no longer distant.
    — Lucy Siers, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • So the archetype of an uncharismatic leader is not necessarily someone unlikeable, introverted, socially incompetent or ineffective.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Artists are generally sort of quiet and introverted, but there was some sort of… not danger about him, exactly, but there was something going on that was exciting and intriguing.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of introverted
Adjective
  • In an era of ball-to-feet No 10s and withdrawn strikers, Welbeck stays high up the pitch, runs the channels and occupies defenders.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • Conversely, timid or softened feedback delivered to struggling employees creates a false sense of security, signaling that there is no urgency to adjust course.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Knight was timid, and his interview was practiced, Becker said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of timid

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