reclusive

adjective
UK: /rɪˈkluːsɪv/
US: /rɪˈkluːsɪv/

  1. Preferring to live alone and avoid social contact

    1. He is a reclusive man who hates crowds.
    2. The writer became increasingly reclusive after the success of her first book.

  2. Relating to the behavior of avoiding other people; solitary

    1. She led a reclusive life in the countryside.
    2. His reclusive nature made it difficult for him to form close relationships.

Synonyms

hermitic solitary antisocial secluded isolated
reclusive noun

  1. A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

    1. He became a reclusive after the tragic event.
    2. The mysterious millionaire was known as a reclusive, rarely seen in public.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reclusive" in English means: Preferring to live alone and avoid social contact, Relating to the behavior of avoiding other people; solitary.

The phonetic transcription of "reclusive" is /rɪˈkluːsɪv/ in British English and /rɪˈkluːsɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reclusive": hermitic, solitary, antisocial, secluded, isolated.

Example usage of "reclusive": "He is a reclusive man who hates crowds.". More examples on the page.