Synonyms for

Seclusion

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

Definition

Seclusion means the state of being private and away from other people.

Synonyms & similar words

privateness privacy isolation solitude privacy retreat withdrawal confinement segregation exile reclusion sequestration quarantine separateness aloneness exclusion insulation detachment separatism separateness disconnection partition

Example sentences

  1. He found seclusion in the park, where nobody could find him.
  2. The seclusion of the monastery is a perfect spot for meditation.
  3. I need some seclusion to focus on my work.
  4. The seclusion of the island made it the perfect hideaway for pirates.
  5. She enjoyed the seclusion of her mountain cabin.

Quotes

  • Solitude is the soul's holiday, an opportunity to stop doing for others and to surprise and delight ourselves instead. - Katrina Kenison
  • Seclusion is the price of greatness. - Paramahansa Yogananda
  • In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself. - Laurence Sterne

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