Secretive synonyms
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(Idiomatic) Unwilling to divulge information.
The definition of sneaky is someone who is deceptive or sly, or is something secret and reluctant.
Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself.
Almost always silent; not liking to talk; uncommunicative
open (antonym)
Having constituent elements separated by a space in writing or printing:
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forthright (antonym)
The definition of forthright is a person, action or statement that is direct and straightforward.
by a side door
in privacy
communicative (antonym)
Inclined to communicate readily; talkative.
honest (antonym)
Gained or earned by fair methods, not by cheating, lying, or stealing
Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact:
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inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
Characterized by restraint or reserve in expression:
duplicitous (related)
cynical (related)
disreputable (related)
unaccountable (related)
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in-private
(Idiomatic) Lacking information.
in chambers
under the breath
in the background
between ourselves
in a corner
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under the cloak of
Mischievous in a playful way; roguish
Not admitted or made known to others; secret
with-bated-breath
Find another word for secretive. In this page you can discover 33 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for secretive, like: tight-lipped, sneaky, reticent, taciturn, furtive, undercover, open, forthright, by a side door, in privacy and surreptitious.