reclusive
gb/ɹɪklˈusɪv/ us/ɹɪklˈusɪv/
C1
Inglês
visszahúzódó, visszavonult, elvonult
C1
1
visszahúzódó
B2
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
My uncle is reclusive.
A nagybátyám visszahúzódó.
He became reclusive after he retired.
Miután nyugdíjba ment, visszahúzódóvá vált.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse reclusive with exclusive/inclusive. Reclusive is about avoiding social contact, not about being private in general.
Significado
avoiding people; preferring solitude
Colocações
reclusive person
|reclusive neighbor
|reclusive writer
|reclusive artist
|reclusive celebrity
|reclusive billionaire
|reclusive figure
|increasingly reclusive
|somewhat reclusive
|highly reclusive
Sinônimos
withdrawn (Suggests pulling back from others, sometimes due to mood or experience.)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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Temas
personality
|social_life
|relationships
Definição
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
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
She lives a reclusive life.
Visszavonult életet él.
He wants a more reclusive lifestyle.
Visszavonultabb életmódot szeretne.
Erro comum:
Reclusive usually describes a person or lifestyle, not a physical place (use secluded/remote for places).
Significado
living in seclusion; very private life
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Temas
daily_life
|home_life
|social_life
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
reclusive
AFI
GB/ɹɪklˈusɪv/
US/ɹɪklˈusɪv/
Sílabas e tonicidade
re - clus - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clus)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: reclusive
Expressões
become reclusive
1/bɪkˈʌm ɹɪklˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
start avoiding other people
To start to avoid people and stay alone more.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She leads a reclusive life.