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Word entry · 9 letters

secretive

Best crossword clue

"private by nature"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈsiːkɹɪtɪv/Part of speech adjectiveSorted ceeeirstvStarts with SEnds with E2 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

Word origin

From Middle English secretife, equivalent to secret + -ive.

Used in a sentence

  • “She's a secretive girl, not giving away much about her life.”
  • “Why are you acting all secretive? What are you hiding?”

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01“private by nature”9 letters
02“Tight-lipped”9 letters

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