Synonyms for

Secluded

Verb / sɪˈklu:dɪd / Another word for secluded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

hidden from view; sheltered or private

Synonyms & similar words

reclusive privy sequestrate secret withdraw sequester sequestered seclude cloistered isolated remote private hidden sequestered quiet sheltered withdrawn separated secluded concealed cloistered retired secluded separate solitary undisturbed secluded

Synonyms by register

Formal

isolated remote private undisturbed

Informal

off the beaten path out of the way hidden away

Literary

sequestered ensconced retired

Antonyms

accessible public open busy crowded popular inhabited

Common collocations

  • secluded beach
  • secluded cabin
  • secluded spot
  • secluded garden
  • secluded area
  • secluded location
  • secluded valley

Word family

noun seclusion
adjective secluded
adverb secludely

Usage note

Often used to describe places that are private and away from others. It carries a positive connotation of peace and quiet.

Example sentences

  1. She found a secluded spot by the river to read her book.
  2. The house was secluded from the rest of the neighborhood.
  3. The beach was very secluded and quiet.
  4. We went on a hike to a secluded lake in the mountains.
  5. The hotel had a secluded pool area for guests to relax in.

Quotes

  • The artist is always alone. Secluded and isolated from the world.
  • A secluded life in society is a dangerous, debilitating thing.
  • The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.

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