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more secretive
Superlative
most secretive
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(of a person) having a tendency to hide feelings, thoughts, etc.
- Despite being close friends, she remained secretive about her personal life, rarely disclosing details about her relationships.
- His secretive behavior raised suspicions among his colleagues, who wondered what he was hiding.
- Despite their efforts to appear transparent, the company's leadership remained secretive about their future plans.
- The secretive artist rarely revealed the inspiration behind their work, preferring to let viewers interpret it for themselves.
- Her secretive nature made it difficult for others to truly know her, leading to feelings of mistrust and uncertainty.
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