adjective
Uncommon
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.”
adjective
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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 notesIn plain EnglishHidden away and peaceful, cut off from crowds or the outside world.
Common pairings
a secluded spot
secluded beach
live a secluded life
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more secluded
- Superlative
- most secluded
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Etymology
From "seclude," ultimately from Latin "secludere" ("to shut away").
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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.
