heremeit

/hərˈmɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by hermeticism; isolated or reclusive

“The hermetic artist spent years perfecting his craft in solitude.”

2. noun

a treatise or book on alchemy, especially one by Hermes Trismegistus

“The rare book was an early example of hermetic writing.”

Synonyms

  • isolated
  • reclusive
  • solitary

Antonyms

  • outgoing
  • social