claustral
- adjective
- /ˈklɔːstrəl/
- Literature
- The monastery's claustral atmosphere encouraged quiet reflection and study.
Examples
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The architect designed a claustral courtyard at the center of the building.
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She enjoyed the claustral peace of her small, walled garden.
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The claustral garden provided a peaceful retreat from the busy city.
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In the monastery, the claustral atmosphere was calming and serene.
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The architect designed a claustral courtyard at the center of the building.
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She enjoyed the claustral peace of her small, walled garden.
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The monastery's claustral atmosphere encouraged quiet reflection and study.
Synonyms
Kept in one small space and unable to leave
A place not seen or visited by many people
Kept away from other people in a quiet private place
Living apart from other people and the outside world, often in a quiet place
Living quietly and separately like monks or nuns in a convent
A person who prefers to be alone or a place that gives privacy
Antonyms
How Secluded
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Claustral comes from the Latin claustrum meaning 'enclosure' and is like the word cloister or closet, so it brings to mind a quiet, closed-off place for thought or rest. That's why something described as claustral feels secluded or like it is kept inside walls.