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secluded

suh-KOO-ihd

Secluded (adjective) means Quiet and private, away from other people or busy areas. Example: “They found a secluded beach with no other tourists in sight.”

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Quiet and private, away from other people or busy areas.
"They found a secluded beach with no other tourists in sight."
"She lived a secluded life in a small cabin in the woods."

How to use secluded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHidden away and peaceful, cut off from crowds or the outside world.

Common pairings
a secluded spot secluded beach live a secluded life

Word forms

more secluded comparative, most secluded superlative

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Etymology

From "seclude," ultimately from Latin "secludere" ("to shut away").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “secluded” mean?

The word “secluded” means quiet and private, away from other people or busy areas. In plain terms, hidden away and peaceful, cut off from crowds or the outside world.

How do you pronounce “secluded”?

“Secluded” is pronounced suh-KOO-ihd ([səˈkʰɫʏu̯.ɾɪd̚] in IPA).

How do you use “secluded” in a sentence?

Here is “secluded” used in a sentence: “They found a secluded beach with no other tourists in sight.”

What part of speech is “secluded”?

“Secluded” is an adjective.

Where does the word “secluded” come from?

The word “secluded” comes from Latin. From "seclude," ultimately from Latin "secludere" ("to shut away").

Is “secluded” a common word?

“Secluded” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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