hermitic

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In other words, people can be socially isolated and not feel lonely; they simply prefer a more hermitic existence.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2017

Last year, the hermitic R&B star sent a new album, “Blonde,” to the tippy-top of the charts, but chose not to submit it for Grammy consideration.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2017

Jade Angeles Fitton fell into a hermitic existence, working from home in a remote Devon village, after years working in London.

From The Guardian • Dec. 8, 2016

David Stern will continue to guide the league’s fortunes from his hermitic kingdom in the mountains of Canada, healthy and alive on a steady diet of Tim Duncan’s immortal blood marrow.

From The Verge • Aug. 19, 2014

But I also find myself turning down other people’s invitations and opting for a hermitic approach to football Sundays.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2011