hermitlike

UK
/ˈhɜːmɪtlaɪk/
US
/ˈhɜrmɪtlaɪk/

Translations

hermitlikeadjective
more hermitlike
Comp.
most hermitlike
Super.
UK
/ˈhɜːmɪtlaɪk/
US
/ˈhɜrmɪtlaɪk/
ermitiqueLittéraire.
His hermitlike behavior made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
Son comportement ermitique lui rendait difficile le maintien de ses amitiés.
Additional translations
hermitlikeadverb
UK
/ˈhɜː.mɪt.laɪk/
US
/ˈhɝː.mɪt.laɪk/
Functions as a flat adverb (e.g., "He lives hermitlike in the woods")
en ermite
She worked hermitlike in her studio, rarely seeing visitors.
Elle travaillait en ermite dans son atelier, recevant rarement des visiteurs.
Additional translations
de manière reclusePlus courant dans un registre neutre.

Definitions

hermitlikeadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a hermit; solitary or reclusive.
His hermitlike behavior made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
hermitlikeadverb
In a manner that resembles or is characteristic of a hermit; in a solitary or reclusive way.
She worked hermitlike in her studio, rarely seeing visitors.