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.
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.