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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