Cloistered

Pronunciation: /ˈklɔɪstərd/

Definitions of cloistered

adjective sheltered or sequestered from the outside world; secluded

Example Sentences

A1 The cloistered garden was a peaceful place to relax.

A2 She preferred a cloistered life away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

B1 The cloistered monastery provided a quiet retreat for those seeking spiritual solace.

B2 The cloistered library contained rare manuscripts that were carefully preserved.

C1 The cloistered convent was a haven for nuns dedicated to a life of prayer and contemplation.

C2 The cloistered scholar spent years secluded in his study, pursuing knowledge and wisdom.

Examples of cloistered in a Sentence

formal The nuns lived a cloistered life within the walls of the convent.

informal She grew up in a cloistered community where everyone knew each other's business.

slang I can't stand being stuck in this cloistered town, there's nothing to do here.

figurative His mind was like a cloistered garden, protected from the chaos of the outside world.

Grammatical Forms of cloistered

• past tense: cloistered
• plural: cloistered
• comparative: more cloistered
• superlative: most cloistered
• present tense: cloisters
• future tense: will cloister
• perfect tense: have cloistered
• continuous tense: is cloistering
• singular: cloistered
• positive degree: cloistered
• infinitive: to cloister
• gerund: cloistering
• participle: cloistering

Origin and Evolution of cloistered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cloistered' originated from the Latin word 'claustrum' meaning 'closed space' or 'enclosure'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a place of seclusion or enclosure, 'cloistered' has evolved to also describe a person who is secluded or isolated from the outside world.