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recluse vs reclusive

reclusive vs recluse

recluse is a noun but reclusive is not a noun.

recluse and reclusive both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recluse Yes Yes No No
reclusive No Yes No No
As adjectives, recluse and reclusive are synonyms defined as:
  • recluse and reclusive: withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
Other synonyms of recluse include withdrawn.
recluse (noun) reclusive (noun)
one who lives in solitude
recluse (adjective) reclusive (adjective)
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude providing privacy or seclusion
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
Difference between recluse and reclusive

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