Definition

In a way that involves avoiding the company of others and living in seclusion.

Example

He chose to live reclusively in the mountains, away from the busy city life.

Conversation

Have you noticed how he lives so reclusively these days?

Yeah, it's like he avoids everyone completely.

I wonder if he's going through something tough.

Maybe he just prefers his own company for now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reclusively → It is formed from "reclusive" (from Latin *reclusus*, meaning shut away) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "reclusively" means in a manner that is shut away or withdrawn from society.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'shut away' ('reclusive') and how they act 'in that manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'reclusively' describes someone acting in a withdrawn way.

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