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CLOISTERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Cloistering.

Cloistering - as a noun

Residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
religious residence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
residence12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions)

Cloistering - as a verb

Surround with a cloister, as of a garden

Surround with a cloister

Example: "Cloister the garden"

Seclude from the world in or as if in a cloister

Example: "She cloistered herself in the office"

Example Sentences

"She led a cloistering life, rarely venturing out of her home."
"The cloistering walls of the monastery provided a serene atmosphere."
"The cloistering effect of her strict upbringing made it difficult for her to socialize."
"He found solace in the cloistering silence of the library."
"Their cloistering behavior kept them isolated from the outside world."
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Word Game Points

Is CLOISTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cloistering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLOISTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CLOISTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cloistering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLOISTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CLOISTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cloistering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLOISTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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