Reclusive: meaning, definitions and examples

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reclusive

 

[ rษชหˆkluหsษชv ]

Context #1

living a solitary life

Reclusive is used to describe someone who avoids social interactions and prefers to live alone or in seclusion. These individuals often seek solitude and privacy, distancing themselves from the outside world.

Synonyms

isolated, solitary, withdrawn

Examples of usage

  • The reclusive author rarely made public appearances.
  • She lived a reclusive life in the remote countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Context #2

a person who lives in seclusion or isolation

A reclusive is someone who chooses to live a solitary life, away from society and social interactions. They often prefer the peace and quiet of seclusion over the noise and chaos of crowded places.

Synonyms

hermit, introvert, loner

Examples of usage

  • The old man was known in the village as the reclusive who seldom left his house.
  • Despite being a reclusive, she found solace in the company of books and nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "reclusive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recluso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคพเค‚เคคเคตเคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zurรผckgezogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpencil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะผั–ั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odosobniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ้ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reclus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recluso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inzivaya รงekilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€๋‘”ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุนุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ samotรกล™skรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ samotรกrsky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้šๅฑ…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ samoten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einangraรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™crid olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recluso

Word origin

The word 'reclusive' originated from the Latin word 'recludere', which means 'to shut up' or 'to seclude'. The concept of living a secluded or solitary life has been present throughout history, with individuals choosing to retreat from society for various reasons such as seeking spiritual enlightenment, avoiding social pressures, or simply enjoying solitude. The term 'reclusive' gained popularity in the English language to describe individuals who prefer seclusion and isolation.

See also: recluse, reclusion.