1. avoiding the company of other people; preferring to be alone

Examples

• The famous author became increasingly reclusive after winning the Nobel Prize.
• He lived a reclusive lifestyle in a cabin deep in the woods.
• The billionaire was known for being reclusive and rarely appeared in public.
• After her divorce, she became reclusive and stopped attending social events.
• The reclusive artist hadn’t given an interview in over twenty years.
• Despite his reclusive nature, he was beloved by his few close friends.