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US/ˈrek.luːs/
UK/ˈrek.luːs/
a person who lives alone and avoids other people
In context
After his wife died, the old painter became a recluse.
The famous writer lived as a recluse in a small house by the sea.
My brother has been something of a recluse since he started gaming all night.
Words that go with recluse
verb + noun
- become a recluseSome lottery winners become recluses to avoid attention.
adjective + noun
- virtual recluseThe star has been a virtual recluse for decades.
- total recluseHe's not a total recluse; he still visits his sister.
- eccentric recluseLocals thought the old man was an eccentric recluse.
- elderly recluseVolunteers bring meals to an elderly recluse on our street.
verb + preposition
- live as a recluseShe chose to live as a recluse in the mountains.