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secluded

adjective
seĀ·​cludĀ·​ed | \ si-ĖˆklĆ¼d How to pronounce secluded (audio) \

Definition of secluded

1 : screened or hidden from view : sequestered a secluded valley
2 : living in seclusion : solitary secluded monks

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Other Words from secluded

secludedly adverb
secludedness noun

Examples of secluded in a Sentence

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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Brooke and her brother, Billy, whoā€™s two and a half years older, were really secluded from being with other kids in public places during that time. Jenni Balck As Told To Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "My Child Canā€™t Get Vaccinated. Hereā€™s What Life Is Like for Us.," 26 Aug. 2019 Parvin Begum, who lives on a secluded island in northern Bangladesh, was one of the recipients. Ephrat Livni, Quartz, "Is forecast-based financing the future of aid in the face of climate change?," 28 July 2019 The quiet and secluded location is also just about 4 miles from the Rockridge BART Station, or hop on Highway 24 into San Francisco and the East Bay. Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home in Montclair," 15 July 2019 Some are easily accessed while others remain secluded. Roger Naylor, azcentral, "Cool off this summer at these lakes near Payson," 8 June 2018 At present, the surf community is still relatively secluded in sandy enclaves that catch the waves just right. Los Angeles Times, "Frothy to learn about surfing? Donā€™t be surf-stoked. The sportā€™s language really rips," 3 Aug. 2019 Nevitt approached the 15-year-old girl around 116th and Halsted streets, and talked her into going with him into a secluded, wooded area in the 10800 block of South Bishop Street around 1 p.m. on June 23, police said in the community alert. Madeline Buckley, chicagotribune.com, "Man charged in stabbing, sexual assault of 15-year-old girl," 6 July 2019 The cabins at Kit Carson Lodge feel private and secluded in the pines. Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Sierra campgrounds, lodges open for summer on Highway 88," 4 July 2019 This place has all the luxuries of a five-star hotel, tucked away in a secluded and beautiful setting. Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "This Treehouse Rental is Also Known As a ā€œTree Castleā€ā€”and for Good Reason," 21 June 2019

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First Known Use of secluded

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for secluded

secluded

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of secluded

: hidden from view : private and not used or seen by many people
: placed apart from other people

secluded

adjective
seĀ·​cludĀ·​ed | \ si-ĖˆklĆ¼-dəd\

Kids Definition of secluded

1 : hidden from sight
2 : living or kept away from others

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