eremitical

/ˌɛrəˈmɪtɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a hermit; living in solitude, especially for religious or spiritual reasons.
    • The eremitical tradition has been practiced by many cultures throughout history.
    • The monk led an eremitical life in a small cave in the mountains.
    • She adopted an eremitical lifestyle, spending most of her time alone in her cabin.
  2. Very solitary or isolated; avoiding contact with other people.
    • The writer's eremitical existence helped him focus on his novels.
    • Her eremitical habits made it hard for friends to stay in touch.
    • After retiring, he became almost eremitical, rarely leaving his house.
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