hermit-like

Example Sentences

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As a young man in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Jones was far from the hermit-like figure he became.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2020

The long-retired, periodically hermit-like subject makes for a lively participant.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2017

It feels significant that Ocean, a hermit-like musician, who, despite the major impact of this release, is still unknown in many circles, managed to wrangle such an impressive guest list.

From The Verge • Aug. 22, 2016

The idea of creating a tourist industry in the conservative, hermit-like kingdom is risible to many.

From Economist • Jul. 17, 2014

There was thus constituted a blockade society, which contrasted agreeably with the somewhat hermit-like existence of the smaller stations.

From From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)