adjective
secluded
suh-KOO-ihd
adjective
1
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
Word Forms
more secluded comparative, most secluded superlative
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Etymology
From "seclude," ultimately from Latin "secludere" ("to shut away").