secluded
word · lemma: seclude
Definition
A place that is secluded is quiet, private, and far away from other people or busy areas.
Usage & Nuances
'Secluded' is mostly used for locations (homes, beaches, gardens) to stress privacy and distance from crowds. It has a neutral-positive tone, implying peacefulness, not just isolation. Common phrases: 'secluded beach', 'secluded spot'. Not usually used for people.
Spanish: aislado - apartadoPortuguese (BR): isolado - afastadoPortuguese (PT): isolado - recatadoChinese (Simplified): 僻静的 - 隐蔽的Chinese (Traditional): 僻靜的 - 隱蔽的Hindi: एकांत - अलग-थलगArabic: معزول - منعزلBengali: নির্জন - একাকী (জায়গা)Russian: уединённый - укромныйJapanese: 人里離れた - 隠れた (場所)Vietnamese: hẻo lánh - tách biệtKorean: 외딴 - 한적한Turkish: tenha - gözlerden uzakUrdu: پُر سکون - الگ تھلگ (مقام)Indonesian: terpencil - tersembunyi
Example Sentences
If you want peace and quiet, try staying in a secluded cabin.
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They bought a secluded house in the mountains.
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The hotel has a secluded garden for guests.
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We had a picnic in a secluded spot by the river.
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This beach is so secluded, we had it all to ourselves.
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The cottage is pretty secluded, but it's just a five-minute walk to town.
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