reclusive
adjective/rɪˈkluːsɪv/
Frequency rank: #16,332 most common English word
Meaning
Avoiding the company of others; preferring to live in solitude.
Example sentence
The famous author became increasingly reclusive after the success of her first novel, rarely leaving her countryside home.
Synonyms & related words
- solitary
- withdrawn
- hermitic
- secluded
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