secretive — inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːkrətɪv/
Korean meaning: 비밀스러운, 은밀한, 감추기 좋아하는
Korean pronunciation: **시**크러티브
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes secretive whenever she's planning to knock something off the table.
- The company has been secretive about their new product launch.
- He's so secretive about his cooking recipes that even his wife doesn't know them.
secretive
ADJECTIVE//ˈsiːkrətɪv//
inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information
A businessman acts secretive by hiding important documents from his visitor
Secretive artist, creative and decorative
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'secretus' meaning 'set apart' or 'hidden', derived from 'secernere' meaning 'to set apart' or 'distinguish'. The suffix '-ive' was added to form an adjective indicating a tendency or quality.
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📝Examples
“My cat becomes secretive whenever she's planning to knock something off the table.”
“The company has been secretive about their new product launch.”
“He's so secretive about his cooking recipes that even his wife doesn't know them.”
“She gave me a secretive smile and whispered something about a surprise party.”
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