Meaning & use

secluded

adjective·Academic

Sheltered, private, and away from other people or areas of activity.

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They found a secluded beach far from the crowded resorts down the coast.

The cabin sat in a secluded clearing, reachable only by a narrow trail.

A note on using this word

Secluded often carries a peaceful, positive connotation, unlike isolated, which can suggest loneliness.

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