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cloistered

Cloistered (adj) means living in seclusion, shut away from ordinary life. Example: “He grew up in a cloistered household that rarely saw visitors.”

adj

Living in seclusion, shut away from ordinary life.

"He grew up in a cloistered household that rarely saw visitors."

"The nuns led a cloistered existence devoted entirely to prayer."

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."

How to use cloistered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishKept apart from normal life, often so much so that the person seems sheltered or naive.

Common pairings

cloistered existence cloistered upbringing

Word forms

more cloistered comparative, most cloistered superlative

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Rhymes for cloistered

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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.

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