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secretive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsiːkrətɪv/

secretive means: Keeping your actions or plans hidden from other people.

adjective

KEEPING THINGS HIDDENB2

Keeping your actions or plans hidden from other people.

  • He is secretive about his plans.
  • Their secretive meetings made the neighbours curious.
  • Why has the company been so secretive about the deal?

How to use it: secretive about something (She is secretive about her work.)

Similar words: close-mouthed, guarded

Opposites: open

Common phrases: secretive about something, secretive behaviour, highly secretive, secretive person

Questions about secretive

What does secretive mean?

Keeping your actions or plans hidden from other people.

What is secretive in other languages?

Türkçe: ketum · Español: reservado · Français: secret · Deutsch: verschwiegen · Italiano: riservato · 日本語: 秘密主義の

How do you pronounce secretive?

It is pronounced /ˈsiːkrətɪv/.

How do you use secretive in a sentence?

He is secretive about his plans. Their secretive meetings made the neighbours curious.

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