The state or characteristic of being reclusive.

(now rare) sequestered; secluded, isolated / (now rare) hidden, secret

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

(obsolete) to shut; to seclude

plural of recluse

Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.

Life as a recluse.

In a reclusive manner.

(archaic) In a recluse or solitary manner.

Quality or state of being recluse.