Meaning & use
secretive
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Inclined to hide one's thoughts, feelings, or actions from others.
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He became increasingly secretive about his plans for the surprise party.
The company was secretive about the details of its upcoming product launch.
A note on using this word
Often implies a degree of suspicion or discomfort on the part of others, unlike the more neutral word "private."
Words with a similar meaning
furtiveprivate
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Words with an opposite meaning
openforthcoming
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