Seclusion

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkluʒən/

Definitions of seclusion

noun a secluded place or a state of isolation

Example Sentences

A1 Sometimes I enjoy the seclusion of my room to relax.

A2 The cabin in the woods offered a sense of seclusion from the outside world.

B1 The artist sought seclusion in order to focus on their latest masterpiece.

B2 The remote island provided the perfect seclusion for the couple's honeymoon.

C1 The writer retreated to a mountain cabin for seclusion while working on their novel.

C2 The monastery offered a peaceful seclusion for those seeking spiritual enlightenment.

Examples of seclusion in a Sentence

formal The writer sought seclusion in a remote cabin to work on his novel.

informal After a long week, she enjoys some seclusion at her favorite coffee shop.

slang Let's ditch this party and find some seclusion at the beach.

figurative His emotional seclusion kept him from forming close relationships.

Grammatical Forms of seclusion

• past tense: secluded
• plural: seclusions
• comparative: more secluded
• superlative: most secluded
• present tense: secludes
• future tense: will seclude
• perfect tense: have secluded
• continuous tense: is secluding
• singular: seclusion
• positive degree: secluded
• infinitive: seclude
• gerund: secluding
• participle: secluded

Origin and Evolution of seclusion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'seclusion' originated from the Latin word 'secludere', which means to shut off or isolate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seclusion' has retained its original meaning of isolation or being shut off from others, but it has also come to be associated with seeking privacy or solitude for personal reasons.