Definition of Recluse
a person who lives alone and avoids other people; a hermit
Examples of Recluse in a sentence
Despite her reputation as a recluse, Samantha held regular gatherings in her home to entertain close friends. 🔊
Because her mother had lived life as a recluse ever since becoming a widow, Paula had to spend a good deal of time running her mother’s errands instead of living her own life. 🔊
The rumor around town is that the Great Mysterio became a recluse when his wife was paralyzed after helping with one of his illusions. 🔊
Becoming a recluse is not usually a matter of choice because many who live this way of life have mental issues such as agoraphobia. 🔊
While being a recluse may seem to be a serene existence, who really knows whether these solitary souls experience inner peace? 🔊
Heads turned and people stared as people in the library realized that the town’s recluse had come through the door. 🔊
Even though Mr. Green is a legendary recluse, he allows the town’s children to use his mansion as a haunted house on Halloween. 🔊
The aging actress was never able to accept the fact that she couldn’t play the young love interest, so she became a recluse to avoid accepting Granny roles. 🔊
As a recluse, Myrna had learned everything she knew about the world from newspapers and magazines. 🔊
After the firemen broke down the door, they discovered that the old lady who had been living as a recluse had died, surrounded by mounds of assorted artifacts from her life. 🔊
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