English Explanatory Dictionary

reclusive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈkluːsɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reclusive.wav

Word forms

reclusive more reclusive most reclusive

Etymology

From recluse + -ive.

Synonyms

hermitlike withdrawn seclusive

Related words

recluse

Derived words

reclusively reclusiveness reclusivity unreclusive
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