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How to pronounce “recluse”
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Pronunciation guide for recluse
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of recluse with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Why You Feel Anxious Socializing (and What to Do about It)
The stereotype of someone with social anxiety as a recluse
- Definition summary
- Sequestered; secluded, isolated.
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How to pronounce recluse
Why You Feel Anxious Socializing (and What to Do about It)

The stereotype of someone with social anxiety as a recluse
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “recluse”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Sequestered; secluded, isolated.
- Hidden, secret.
- [Noun]
- A person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit.
- (obsolete) The place where a recluse dwells; a place of isolation or seclusion.
- (US) Ellipsis of recluse spider.
- [Verb]
- (transitive, obsolete) To shut; to seclude.
Practice Nearby Words
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