Secluded

/sɪˈkluː.dɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not seen or visited by many people; isolated or hidden away.
They chose a secluded cabin in the woods for their vacation.
Providing privacy or isolation from the outside world.
The secluded beach was the perfect spot for a romantic getaway.
Distant from public places.
She prefers a secluded garden where she can read undisturbed.

Etymology

From Latin 'secludere', meaning 'to shut away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

secluded spot
a place that is hidden or not easily accessible.
secluded life
a lifestyle characterized by privacy and little social interaction.

Related Words

seclusion
the state of being private and away from other people.
sequester
to isolate or hide away.

Slang Meanings

out in the sticks
We went to a cabin way out in the sticks for some seclusion.
in the backwoods
He's living in the backwoods where it's nice and secluded.