reclusive
Intermediate/riˈklu.sɪv/
- adjective
- Solitary, shunning society
reclusive in a sentence
- “Reclusive authors such as J.D. Salinger do not relish media attention and sometimes even enjoy holing up in remote cabins in the woods.”
- “He lives reclusively in a small mountain cabin.”
- “In solitude, she embraced a reclusive life far from city chaos.”
What does “reclusive” mean?
reclusive (adjective) means solitary, shunning society. It is pronounced /riˈklu.sɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "reclusive" mean?
- reclusive (adjective) means: Solitary, shunning society
- How do you pronounce "reclusive"?
- "reclusive" is pronounced /riˈklu.sɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "reclusive" in a sentence?
- Here is "reclusive" used in a sentence: Reclusive authors such as J.D. Salinger do not relish media attention and sometimes even enjoy holing up in remote cabins in the woods.
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