adjective

secretive

secretive, uncommunicative, reticent

He is very secretive about his work.

He is very secretive about his work.

She gave me a secretive smile.

She gave me a secretive smile.

inclined to conceal feelings and intentions He is very secretive about his work.

Synonyms: uncommunicative, reticent, reserved; Antonyms: open, frank, candid

From 'secret' + '-ive' (adjective-forming suffix). Literally, 'tending to keep secrets'.

A 'secretive' person is someone who is 'active' in keeping 'secrets'.

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