adjective
- 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.