secluded
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.”
How to use secluded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHidden away and peaceful, cut off from crowds or the outside world.
Word forms
more secluded comparative, most secluded superlative
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They found a _____ beach with no other tourists in sight.
Etymology
From "seclude," ultimately from Latin "secludere" ("to shut away").
Rhymes for secluded
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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.