CLOISTERED Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

cloistered

adjective

ˈklȯi-stərd

Definition of cloistered

as in secluded

screened or sequestered from view behind the stately townhouses lie cloistered gardens that the public never sees

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Recent Examples of cloistered Americans elected to public office celebrate with supporters in cloistered hotel ballrooms, away from opponents. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Another work looked at a cloistered nerd and his obsessive hobbies. — Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 The conservation effort is also rooted in faith as the cloistered community is inspired in part by Laudato Si', a 2015 encyclical from Pope Francis calling for environmental stewardship. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 Before the rise of Aventura, bachata — Dominican folk music of the working class, which traces its roots to the 1960s — was largely a cloistered concern. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloistered

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Hampton Island, Georgia Affleck’s Georgia estate is hardly a standard holiday house and more like a secluded coastal compound.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
There are two secluded Mallorcan calas that guests can access, with one just steps from my own door and therefore ideal for a morning dip in the still-pleasant October waters.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of secluded

Adjective

But Flanagan’s Carrie is also extremely sheltered and unprepared for the harsh realities of high school in the 21st century, in addition to grieving for her father.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
The expansive flybridge is the signature feature of the new model, functioning as a fully fledged living space with two helm stations, a sheltered bar, and a spacious lounge.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sheltered

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Quantum particles carrying information that could determine their behavior is termed hidden variables, since this information might not be accessible for scientists to observe it.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Corti Brother’s is no hidden gem–it’s frequently written up in national food and travel pubs as one of the state’s best grocery stores.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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