hermit
nounHow many syllables in hermit?
There are 2 syllables in the word hermit.How to pronounce hermit:
Definition of hermit:
- hermit (noun):
- one who lives in solitude.
- a person living in solitude, esp. for religious reasons
- one that retires from society and lives in solitude especially for religious reasons recluse
Synonyms for hermit:
anchoress
anchorite
eremite
isolate
lone hand
lone wolf
loner
monk
recluse
solitary
solitudinarian
stylite
troglodyte
Antonyms for hermit:
extravert
extrovert
gregarious person
life and soul of the party
life of the party
live wire
mingler
mixer
outgoing person
party animal
sociable person
social butterfly
socialite
socializer
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