Secluded
/sɪˈkluːdɪd/
adjectiveB2
Definition
Secluded describes a place or area that is hidden or separated from others. It is often quiet, peaceful, and not easy for many people to reach or see. People use it when they want privacy or to be away from crowds.
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Quiet and private place far from others
- •They stayed in a secluded beach house for their vacation.
- •The monastery is in a secluded valley, perfect for meditation.
- •She enjoys reading in her secluded garden corner.
Hidden or separated from the main area or view
- •The cabin is secluded behind tall trees.
- •He found a secluded spot in the park to make a phone call.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "secluded" like "quiet" (A1 word), but not just silent—also hidden or far from others
- ✓Picture a small cabin deep in the forest, surrounded by trees, where no one else can see or hear you
- ✓It’s the feeling you get when you want to be alone to relax or think without interruptions
- ✓Sounds like "see-CLUE-did" → imagine someone finding a secret clue in a hidden place far away
- ✓In stories, characters often go to secluded places to hide or find peace, like a secret garden or a mountain cabin
- ✓NOT like "crowded" (many people close together), secluded means few or no people around
- ✓NOT like "remote" (far away but not always private), secluded adds the idea of privacy and hiding
- ✓NOT like "isolated" (completely alone and separated), secluded can be peaceful and chosen, not lonely
Try Other Words
- •Hidden: not easy to see or find (Use when the focus is on being out of sight)
- •Isolated: completely separated from others (Use when emphasizing loneliness or distance)
- •Remote: far away from towns or cities (Use when emphasizing distance more than privacy)
- •Quiet: making little or no noise (Use when focusing on silence rather than location)
Unboxing
- •Prefix: "se-" (from Latin "se-" meaning apart or aside)
- •Root: "clude" from Latin "claudere" meaning to close or shut
- •Suffix: "-ed" (forms adjective meaning having the quality of)
- •Etymology: From Latin "secludere" meaning to shut off or separate
- •Historical development: Originally meant to shut apart or separate; in English since the 1600s meaning hidden or private
- •Modern usage: Used to describe places that are peaceful, private, and away from others, often for relaxation or privacy
Reflect & Connect
•What kinds of places do you think are best described as secluded, and why do people seek them?
•Can a place be secluded but still feel lonely? How do you think that changes the meaning?
Fill in the blanks
1.They chose a secluded cabin ___ the forest to enjoy peace and quiet.
2.A secluded place is often ___ from noise and crowds.
3.Unlike a busy city, a secluded spot feels ___ and private.
4.When someone wants to avoid visitors, they might stay in a secluded area ___ easy access.
5.The garden was secluded ___ tall bushes that blocked the view.
6.People feel relaxed in a secluded place because it ___ distractions.
7.A secluded beach is different from a crowded one because it has ___ people around.