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secretive
adjective
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Divide secretive into syllables:

se · cre · tive

How to pronounce secretive:

Definition of secretive:

secretive (adjective):
hiding feelings and intentions
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information.
disposed to secrecy not open or outgoing in speech, activity, or purposes

Synonyms for secretive:

enigmaticreticentclandestinetaciturncageyclosequietdeepsilentprudent
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