cloistered [adjective]

Definition of cloistered:

  • Confined to a cloister or similar secluded place.
  • Sheltered or secluded from the outside world.
  • Restricted or limited in scope or outlook.

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Sentence/Example of cloistered:

The nuns lived a cloistered life within the convent walls.

The writer preferred a cloistered existence, away from the distractions of city life.

The old woman led a cloistered life, rarely leaving her home.

The monastery was a cloistered retreat for monks seeking spiritual peace.

The academic world can sometimes seem cloistered and removed from reality.

The children were raised in a cloistered environment, protected from the outside world.

The hermit lived a cloistered existence in the remote wilderness.

The library was a cloistered haven for book lovers.

The prisoner was kept in cloistered conditions, isolated from other inmates.

The artist retreated to a cloistered studio to focus on her work.

The old castle provided a cloistered atmosphere for its inhabitants.

The monk's life was devoted to a cloistered existence of prayer and meditation.

The writer found inspiration in the cloistered quiet of the countryside.

The boarding school provided a cloistered environment for its students.

The researcher spent years in cloistered study, analyzing data.

The nunnery offered a cloistered life for women seeking spiritual guidance.

The garden was a cloistered oasis in the heart of the city.

The writer's imagination thrived in the cloistered world of her books.

The monastery's cloistered courtyard was a peaceful place for reflection.

The scientist conducted her experiments in a cloistered laboratory.