RECLUSE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RECLUSE?

Need another word that means the same as “recluse”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “recluse” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Recluse” are: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte, ascetic, loner, reclusive, withdrawn

Recluse as a Noun

Definitions of "Recluse" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “recluse” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• One who lives in solitude.
• A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

Synonyms of "Recluse" as a noun (6 Words)

ascetic	A person who follows an ascetic life.
hermit	A hummingbird found in the shady lower layers of tropical forests, foraging along a regular route.
loner	A person that prefers not to associate with others. My interest in birdwatching had made me a bit of a loner.
solitary	One who lives in solitude. He was held in solitary.
solitudinarian	One who lives in solitude.
troglodyte	One who lives in solitude.

Usage Examples of "Recluse" as a noun

• She has turned into a virtual recluse.
• He's a bit of a recluse.

Recluse as an Adjective

Definitions of "Recluse" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “recluse” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Favouring a solitary life.
• Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude.

Synonyms of "Recluse" as an adjective (2 Words)

reclusive	Providing privacy or seclusion. Lived an unsocial reclusive life.
withdrawn	Withdrawn from society seeking solitude. When her husband died she became very withdrawn.

Associations of "Recluse" (30 Words)

alone	Without any others being included or involved. She is alone much of the time.
anchorite	A religious recluse.
cloistered	Of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows. A cloistered walkway.
detached	(of a house or other building) not joined to another on either side. Detached houses.
forlorn	(of an aim or endeavour) unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled. The last forlorn attempt.
hermit	A reclusive or solitary person.
hide	Cover as if with a shroud. He used to hide out in a cave.
isolate	A culture of microorganisms isolated for study. The governor urged residents to isolate to limit the spread of the virus.
isolated	Being or feeling set or kept apart from others. Could not remain the isolated figure he had been.
isolation	An instance of isolating something, especially a compound or microorganism. He opposed a policy of American isolation.
lone	Being the only one; single and isolated from others. A lonely existence.
lonely	Lacking companions or companionship. Passing long lonely hours looking on to the street.
lonesome	Being the only one; single and isolated from others. A lonesome pine.
monk	A member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
privacy	The condition of being concealed or hidden. A law to restrict newspapers freedom to invade people s privacy.
reclusive	Avoiding the company of other people; solitary. Sitting under the reclusive calm of a shade tree.
remote	A remote control device. She seemed remote and patronizing.
seclude	Keep (someone) away from other people. I secluded myself up here for a life of study and meditation.
secluded	Hidden from general view or use. The gardens are quiet and secluded.
seclusion	A sheltered or private place. They enjoyed ten days of peace and seclusion.
sequester	Undergo sequestration by forming a stable compound with an ion. He sequestered himself in his study to write a book.
single	A single measure of spirits. A single legal code for all.
sole	Put a new sole on. The sole heir.
solitary	(of a bird, mammal, or insect) living alone or in pairs, especially in contrast to related social forms. Each spider like bloom is solitary.
solitude	A state of social isolation. She savoured her few hours of freedom and solitude.
troglodyte	A person who is regarded as being deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned.
unappreciated	Having value that is not acknowledged. She had been brought up in a family where she felt unappreciated and undervalued.
unrewarding	Not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction. It was dull unrewarding work.
unsociable	Not conducive to friendly social relations. An unsociable neighborhood.
withdrawn	Withdrawn from society seeking solitude. When her husband died she became very withdrawn.