reclusive
gb/ɹɪklˈusɪv/ us/ɹɪklˈusɪv/
C1
Inglese
visszahúzódó, visszavonult, elvonult
C1
1
visszahúzódó
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is reclusive; a reclusive [person/writer/artist]
After the scandal, the actor became increasingly reclusive.
A botrány után a színész egyre visszahúzódóbb lett.
She’s reclusive and rarely attends community events.
Visszahúzódó, és ritkán vesz részt közösségi eseményeken.
The reclusive scientist avoids interviews and works quietly from home.
Esempi per chi studia
My uncle is reclusive.
A nagybátyám visszahúzódó.
He became reclusive after he retired.
Miután nyugdíjba ment, visszahúzódóvá vált.
Errore comune:
Do not confuse reclusive with exclusive/inclusive. Reclusive is about avoiding social contact, not about being private in general.
Significato
avoiding people; preferring solitude
Collocazioni
reclusive person
|reclusive neighbor
|reclusive writer
|reclusive artist
|reclusive celebrity
|reclusive billionaire
|reclusive figure
|increasingly reclusive
|somewhat reclusive
|highly reclusive
Sinonimi
withdrawn (Suggests pulling back from others, sometimes due to mood or experience.)
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solitary (Emphasizes being alone, not necessarily avoiding people.)
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hermit-like (Stronger; suggests living almost entirely apart from society.)
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introverted (A personality trait; not always as socially avoidant as reclusive.)
Contrari
sociable (Enjoying the company of others.)
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outgoing (Open and eager to meet and talk to people.)
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gregarious (Very social and fond of groups and gatherings.)
Temi
personality
|social_life
|relationships
Definizione
Someone who is reclusive likes to be alone and does not meet people much.
Preferring to be alone and having little contact with other people, often by choice.
C1
2
visszavonult
B2
elvonult
B2
Schema d'uso:
a reclusive life/lifestyle/existence
He led a reclusive life in a cabin outside town.
A városon kívüli kunyhóban visszavonult életet élt.
After moving abroad, she adopted a reclusive lifestyle and kept to herself.
Miután külföldre költözött, visszavonult életmódot alakított ki, és magának való lett.
The memoir describes a long stretch of reclusive living devoted to writing.
Esempi per chi studia
She lives a reclusive life.
Visszavonult életet él.
He wants a more reclusive lifestyle.
Visszavonultabb életmódot szeretne.
Errore comune:
Reclusive usually describes a person or lifestyle, not a physical place (use secluded/remote for places).
Significato
living in seclusion; very private life
Collocazioni
reclusive life
|reclusive lifestyle
|reclusive existence
|live a reclusive life
|lead a reclusive life
|years of reclusive living
|a reclusive routine
|reclusive retirement
|a reclusive period
|a reclusive upbringing
Sinonimi
secluded (Often used for places; for life it emphasizes being away from others.)
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isolated (Can imply loneliness or lack of connection, not always by choice.)
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private (Broader; does not necessarily imply avoiding people.)
Contrari
public (Open to other people’s attention and involvement.)
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social (Involving frequent interaction with others.)
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connected (Having active links and contact with other people.)
Temi
daily_life
|home_life
|social_life
Definizione
A reclusive life is a very private life with little contact with other people.
Involving a way of life that is private and secluded, with little interaction with other people.
Grammatica
Forma base
reclusive
IPA
GB/ɹɪklˈusɪv/
US/ɹɪklˈusɪv/
Sillabe e accento
re - clus - ive (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clus)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: reclusive
Espressioni
become reclusive
1/bɪkˈʌm ɹɪklˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
start avoiding other people
To start to avoid people and stay alone more.
Esempi
- He became reclusive after his business failed.
- Following the breakup, she became reclusive and stopped answering messages.
- The musician became reclusive and avoided public appearances.
Esempi per chi studia
- He became reclusive after the accident.
lead a reclusive life
1/lˈid ə ɹɪklˈusɪv lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
live in seclusion
To live very privately and not meet people much.
Esempi
- For years, he led a reclusive life away from the media.
- She leads a reclusive life and spends most days painting at home.
- After retiring, they led a reclusive life in the countryside.
Esempi per chi studia
- She leads a reclusive life.