Hermitic (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by ascetic solitude; "the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony"; "his hermitic existence".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The elderly monk lived a hermitic life in the mountains, devoting himself to prayer and contemplation.
- The hermitic community on the island was known for its simplicity and self-sufficiency.
- After a painful divorce, she retreated to a hermitic existence in a small cabin in the woods.
- The artist's hermitic lifestyle allowed him to focus on his work without distractions.
- The hermitic aspect of his personality made it difficult for him to form close relationships with others.