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Comparative
more reclusive
Superlative
most reclusive
1
(of a place) very isolated and remote, situated far from populated areas or access to the outside world
- The nobleman had built his mansion in a reclusive forest valley hidden from the main roads.
- A rare species of bat was discovered living in the extremely reclusive caves located deep in the Amazon jungle.
- Rumors swirled about mysterious activities taking place within the heavily secured and reclusive military base.
2
preferring to be alone or avoiding social contact
- After the death of his wife, John became increasingly reclusive, rarely leaving his house or interacting with others.
- Neighbors described the elderly widow who lived alone at the end of the street as very reclusive, rarely seeing her outside of her home.
- People who met the millionaire said he seemed polite but quite reclusive, not sharing many details about himself or his personal life.