cloistered
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for cloistered, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Living in seclusion, shut away from ordinary life.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Living in seclusion, shut away from ordinary life.
“He grew up in a cloistered household that rarely saw visitors.”
Opposites
2. adj
Sheltered to the point of being naive about how the wider world works.
“Critics said the senator's cloistered upbringing left him out of touch with ordinary voters.”
Opposites
How to use cloistered
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cloistered existence
cloistered upbringing
Frequently asked questions
What does “cloistered” mean?
The word “cloistered” means living in seclusion, shut away from ordinary life. In plain terms, kept apart from normal life, often so much so that the person seems sheltered or naive.
How do you use “cloistered” in a sentence?
Here is “cloistered” used in a sentence: “He grew up in a cloistered household that rarely saw visitors.”
What part of speech is “cloistered”?
“Cloistered” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “cloistered” have?
“Cloistered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: living in seclusion, shut away from ordinary life.
