Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkrətɪv/
adjective describing someone who is inclined to keep things hidden or secret
A1 She is very secretive about her plans.
A2 The company's CEO is known to be secretive about upcoming projects.
B1 The government official remained secretive about the details of the new policy.
B2 The secretive nature of the organization made it difficult for outsiders to gather information.
C1 The secretive behavior of the spy raised suspicions among his colleagues.
C2 The artist was notoriously secretive about his creative process, only revealing his methods to a select few.
formal The secretive organization refused to disclose any information to the public.
informal She's always been so secretive about her personal life.
slang I can't believe you're being so secretive about your crush!
figurative The artist's work was described as secretive, with hidden meanings waiting to be discovered.
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