reclusive

adjective

Definition of reclusivenext
as in reserved
inclined or tending to avoid other people The reclusive woman was more than happy to spend her day off reading and writing at home.

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Recent Examples of reclusive Santana was somewhat reclusive after his playing career ended. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025 In the profile, published on Feb. 12, Kaya Walker, the chapter’s president, suggested that the president’s son, an 18-year-old freshman at N.Y.U., did not appear to be assimilating into campus life and was reclusive. — Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 It is named after longtime local environmental and snowpack researcher billy barr, a reclusive mountain man who prefers spelling his name using lowercase letters. — Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025 The notoriously reclusive singer took to X to signal (albeit lukewarm) support on Wednesday. — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for reclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclusive
  1. reserved
  2. dry
  3. detached
  4. cold
  5. distant
  6. introverted
  7. withdrawn
  8. timid
Adjective
  • As a gesture of its deep appreciation, any active duty, retired, or reserved members can enjoy an exclusive 10% military discount off their orders.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Photos from the night depict the reserved legend seemingly trying to disassociate from his surroundings.
    — Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • Hydrate mask for dry and thirsty hair: on sale for $11 Original price: $22 (Ulta) Sick of dry and brittle hair?
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • According to Meteorologist Doug Kahn, a strong low pressure system rotating in the northern Plains collided with warm, moist air from the Gulf, while on its backside, cold, dry air was being funneled down.
    — Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • But even the most detached fan knows that getting to the podium requires a narrative, a story behind the story.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
  • One adult who lives in the detached garage and six adults and three cats who live in an adjacent home were displaced by the fire, according to the post.
    — Graeme Taskerud, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • The formerly friendly hound transformed into one of cold calculation that left a trail of bodies in its wake.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Champions League-level spending catches up with reality A significant problem at Old Trafford has been a simple one: a lack of cold, hard cash.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • And while observatories in space and on the ground can give some clues about exoplanets, stars themselves are crucial to understanding these distant worlds.
    — Elizabeth Landau, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
  • And someday, our current limitations will also become remnants of distant tournament history.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • Lochlan is the younger brother, shy and introverted and clearly in the shadow of him.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Your responsibilities will include developing research goals, allocating resources, and evaluating project outcomes—work that rewards your introverted tendencies toward careful planning and thoughtful analysis.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of introverted
Adjective
  • Nicky Jam has released his first project since facing stark backlash for his (withdrawn) endorsement of Donald Trump.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • To say that does not trivialize the Holocaust, as some timid folk insist.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Cheered on by timid bankers who wouldn't risk a lemon in their sparse baskets.
    — Dan Primack, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of timid

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