Lexic.us

Definition of Reclusive

1. Adjective. Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude. "Lived an unsocial reclusive life"

2. Adjective. Providing privacy or seclusion. "A secluded romantic spot"

Definition of Reclusive

1. a. Affording retirement from society.

Definition of Reclusive

1. Adjective. Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Reclusive

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Reclusive

reclotting phenomenon reclude recluded recludes recluding recluse spider recluse spiders reclused reclusely recluseness

recluses reclusing reclusion reclusions reclusive (current term) reclusively reclusiveness reclusivenesses reclusories reclusory

recluster reclustered reclustering reclusters recoal recoaled recoaling recoals recoat

Literary usage of Reclusive

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Glossary: Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, Thomas Wright (1872)
"The latter word is found in Shakespeare : And, if it sort not well, yon may conceal her In some reclusive and religious life. Much Ado, iv, 1. ..."

2. Dancing With Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Himalayan Academy, Master Subramuniya (2003)
"He is typified by the silent ascetic, the reclusive sage. ... The reclusive sage (?—1961) known as Bhagavan, “the exalted one,” who lived an extraordinary ..."

3. Vancouver and Victoria by Ulysses Travel Edito Staff (2003)
"She returned to British Columbia around 1910 and began teaching art to A unique painter and a reclusive woman, Emily Carr is now recognized across Canada as ..."

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