What is another word for secretive?
181 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ p_ˈa_t_ə_n_l_ə_s], [ pˈatənləs], [ pˈatənləs], [ s_ˈiː_k_ɹ_ə_t_ˌɪ_v], [ sˈiːkɹətˌɪv], [ sˈiːkɹətˌɪv]Table of Contents
Similar words for secretive:- cautious (adjective)
- close (adjective)
- inconspicuous (adjective)
- secretive (noun)
- other synonyms
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Definition for Secretive:
Synonyms for Secretive:
adj.
•cautious (adjective) •close (adjective) •inconspicuous (adjective)n.
•secretive (noun)Other synonyms:
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- inwardly,
- covert,
- surreptitious,
- backstairs,
- undercover,
- closed-door,
- clandestine,
- surreptitiously,
- close-mouthed,
- stealthy,
- conspiratorial,
- shadowy,
- confidential,
- hush-hush,
- classified,
- confidentially.
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- intimate.
- in private,
- taciturn,
- furtively,
- slick,
- confined,
- penny-pinching,
- stealthily,
- restrain,
- lachrymose,
- lubricious,
- feline,
- crafty,
- concealed,
- clandestinely,
- mute,
- Lacteous,
- designing,
- spermatic,
- thievish,
- Unconversable,
- crowded,
- watery,
- careful,
- silent,
- shifty,
- invalided,
- near,
- secluded,
- evasive,
- slippery,
- skulking,
- smoothly,
- on the qt,
- quietly,
- short,
- Plotting,
- secretly,
- wily,
- warily,
- Double dealing,
- lacteal,
- insincere,
- elusive,
- lactational,
- devious,
- in the background,
- unpublished,
- contain,
- Subreptitious,
- cunning,
- mum,
- cagily,
- enigmatic,
- Salivant,
- carefully,
- cautious,
- lachrymal,
- dishonest,
- cheeseparing,
- sly,
- lacrimatory,
- reticent,
- foxy,
- Inobtrusive,
- serous,
- faithful,
- Shrouded,
- huggermugger,
- noncommittal,
- vulpine,
- in the dark,
- in chambers,
- tranquilly,
- softly,
- guardedly,
- misleading,
- unaired,
- deceitful,
- concise,
- unpublishable,
- Secretory,
- nigh,
- parsimonious,
- zipped,
- meaningless,
- unnoticeable,
- prudently,
- reticently,
- snug,
- veiled,
- confining,
- mutely,
- watering,
- calmly,
- cautiously,
- enigmatically,
- Salivous,
- stuffy,
- scheming,
- sialagogic,
- privily,
- seminal,
- compact,
- salivary,
- deceptive,
- secretively,
- covertly,
- tight-lipped,
- cagy,
- in privacy,
- Stealthful,
- oppressive,
- hushed,
- under cover,
- Rheumy,
- airless,
- tight,
- close quarters,
- dark,
- shadowily,
- excretory,
- hugger mugger,
- withdrawn,
- treacherous,
- insidious,
- hidden,
- peacefully,
- silently,
- larcenous,
- smooth,
- underhanded.
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Equivalence
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Adjective
secret.
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Adjective
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Independent
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Adjective
unobtrusive, reserved, non-intrusive, inconspicuous, low-key, undercover, elusive, hidden, sealed, obscure, restricted, top-secret, subtle, low-profile, closed, closed-door, conspicuous, private, underground.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
mysterious, covert, reticent, stealthy, opaque, quiet, non-transparent.
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Adjective
Antonyms for Secretive:
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adj.
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uncommunicative
communicative, forthright.
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uncommunicative