# secluded

/sɪˈkɫudɪd/ (US) · /sɪklˈuːdɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/secluded
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

hidden away from other people and very quiet. You use this to describe a place that is private and peaceful.

For teachers: screened or sheltered from view; private and away from social activity. Often used to describe geographical locations or buildings that offer solitude.

## Examples

- We found a secluded beach far from the crowds.
- The writer spent the summer in a secluded cabin in the woods to finish her novel without any distractions.
- Nestled deep within the valley, the monastery remains secluded from the modern world, accessible only by a narrow footpath that winds through the dense forest.

## Usage notes

- Often follows linking verbs like 'is', 'remains', or 'feels'.

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