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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classified covert furtive hush-hush mysterious obscure private secluded undercover underground undisclosed unknown unpublished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
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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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Plus, Cuba’s secret letter for Trump and Victoria Beckham’s fashion-business goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“There’s a secret speakeasy—a wall slides open” to reveal it, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Since retiring as a player in 2018, Terry has made no secret of his desire for a frontline, day-to-day role in football, but has been left frustrated in his endeavours so far.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Several members have claimed that Swalwell’s alleged behavior was an open secret amid a cacophony of rumors on social media of other potential offenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The velvet was soft and the inner lining held a secret pocket, which Nine had explained was for emergency food, because if human children didn’t eat constantly, they became ferocious beasts.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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