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recluse
UK
/ˈrɛk.luːs/
US
/ˈrɛk.lus/
Translations
recluses
pl
UK
/ˈrɛk.luːs/
US
/ˈrɛk.lus/
He became a recluse after retirement.
Il est devenu un reclus après sa retraite.
The medieval recluse spent decades in a small cell adjoining the church.
Le reclus médiéval passa des décennies dans une petite cellule attenante à l'église.
Additional translations
more recluse
Comp.
most recluse
Super.
UK
/ˈrekluːs/
US
/rɪˈkluːs/
Used chiefly in literary or archaic style; modern English generally prefers 'reclusive'.
After the tragedy, she grew increasingly recluse and seldom ventured beyond her garden walls.
Après la tragédie, il devint de plus en plus reclus et s'aventura rarement au-delà des murs de son jardin.
Additional translations
Definitions
The old man was a recluse, rarely seen outside his home.
The medieval recluse spent decades in a small cell adjoining the church.
After the tragedy, she grew increasingly recluse and seldom ventured beyond her garden walls.