secretive
/ˈsiː.krə.tɪv/adjective
B2formalcommon/ˈsiː.krə.tɪv/Describes a person who is inclined to conceal feelings, intentions, or information.
ruОписывает человека, склонного скрывать чувства, намерения или информацию.esDescribe a una persona que tiende a ocultar sus sentimientos, intenciones o información; reservado o dado a guardar secretos.frDécrit une personne qui tend à cacher ses sentiments, ses intentions ou ses informations.deBeschreibt eine Person, die dazu neigt, Gefühle, Absichten oder Informationen zu verbergen. Auch für Sachen, die absichtlich verborgen oder geheim gehalten werden.ptDescreve uma pessoa que tende a esconder sentimentos, intenções ou informações; reservada e pouco comunicativa.zh形容一个人倾向于隐藏自己的想法、感情或信息,不愿让别人知道;也可形容事物带有隐蔽、不公开的性质。arيصف شخصًا يميل إلى إخفاء مشاعره أو نواياه أو معلوماته، ويتحفظ في الإفصاح عن نفسه.
- Inclined to secrecy B2 formal
Tending to keep information hidden or to avoid sharing details about one's actions or thoughts.
- He has always been secretive about his past.
- The company is being secretive about its new product launch.
- She gave a secretive smile and refused to explain further.
ruСкрытныйesreservado, inclinado al secretofrRéticent à se confierdeVerschwiegenptReservadozh隐秘的arكتوم
المرادفات: closemouthedevasiveguardedmysteriousreservedreticenttightlippeduncommunicative
- more secretive comparative form
- most secretive superlative form