cloistered

adjective
UK: /ˈklɔɪ.stəd/
US: /ˈklɔɪ.stərd/

  1. Kept away from the outside world; sheltered or isolated.

    1. She led a cloistered life, rarely leaving her home.
    2. The artist preferred a cloistered existence, dedicating himself to painting far from society.

  2. Living in or relating to a monastery or convent.

    1. The monks lived a cloistered life of prayer and study.
    2. We visited the cloistered gardens of the ancient abbey and enjoyed the peace.

Synonyms

isolated secluded reclusive monastic
cloistered transitive-verb

  1. To seclude or shut up in, or as if in, a cloister.

    1. The writer cloistered himself to finish his novel.
    2. During the retreat, participants were cloistered away from all distractions to focus on meditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cloistered" in English means: Kept away from the outside world; sheltered or isolated., Living in or relating to a monastery or convent..

The phonetic transcription of "cloistered" is /ˈklɔɪ.stəd/ in British English and /ˈklɔɪ.stərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cloistered": isolated, secluded, reclusive, monastic.

Example usage of "cloistered": "She led a cloistered life, rarely leaving her home.". More examples on the page.