Definitions

secret

[see-krit] / ˈsi krɪt /

ADJECTIVE

hidden, unrevealed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

classified covert furtive hush-hush mysterious obscure private secluded undercover underground undisclosed unknown unpublished

STRONG

backdoor close closet dark deep mystic occult unseen

WEAK

abstruse ambiguous arcane camouflaged cloak-and-dagger clouded conspiratorial covered cryptic disguised enigmatical esoteric mystical on the Q.T. out-of-the-way recondite reticent retired shrouded strange under wraps unenlightened unfrequented unintelligible veiled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aboveboard apparent honest known obvious open public revealed sociable unconcealed

STRONG

light visible

WEAK

clear defined explicit forthright legal legitimate

ADJECTIVE

underhand, clandestine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

classified confidential covert furtive hush-hush restricted secretive surreptitious

STRONG

backdoor backstairs close inside sneak

WEAK

camouflaged cryptic discreet disguised dissembled dissimulated in ambush incognito sly sneaky stealthy sub-rosa top-secret unacknowledged under false pretense under-the-table underhanded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aboveboard forthright honest known open public

WEAK

clear defined explicit legal legitimate revealed unconcealed

NOUN

something kept hidden, unrevealed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

code confidential information key mystery

STRONG

cipher confidence enigma formula occult oracle password puzzle unknown

WEAK

classified information magic number privileged information skeleton in cupboard

Antonyms

WEAK

known public knowledge revelation

Example Sentences

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The USA head coach has made no secret of his desire to return to Tottenham one day - and supporters have made no secret of their wishes for him to return.

From BBC

I avoid glancing at my siblings, worried my face will give away our secret.

From Literature

"Under the earth and rock it flows, to Rin. And so you must climb the Mountain, to the very top, my fine friends. And none knows the secret way but Sheba!"

From Literature

“I’m letting out all the secrets,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The USA head coach has made no secret of his desire to return to the club one day and supporters have made clear their wishes for him to return.

From BBC

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