The meaning of RECLUSIVE is seeking solitude : retiring from society. How to use reclusive in a sentence.

Reclusive, with a natural inclination to string-pulling behind the scenes he, nevertheless, occasionally forayed into the world of civic duty. She was quieter and interacted less with others but was not …

Definition of reclusive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 5, 2025 · reclusive (comparative more reclusive, superlative most reclusive) Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded. quotations

1. Seeking or preferring seclusion or isolation. 2. Providing seclusion: a reclusive hut.

reclusive, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

The adjective reclusive means Preferring seclusion and isolation from society or social interactions.

Reclusive refers to a person who tends to avoid social interactions and prefers to live in isolation or seclusion from society. Such individuals generally prefer to be alone and avoid engaging in social …

The adjective reclusive describes a desire for seclusion or privacy. A reclusive movie star is the one tabloid photographers dream of capturing on film.

A reclusive person or animal lives alone and deliberately avoids the company of others. She had been living a reclusive life since her marriage broke up.