Definition of "secretive" []

• Having or marked by an inclination to secrecy; not open, forthright, or frank. See Synonyms at silent. (adjective)

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• "The congressman from Zulia state criticized what he called the "secretive" nature of the president's deliberation over the measure."
• "For weeks, leading Democrats have castigated pro-Republican special interest groups involved in the current election campaign for what they describe as secretive fundraising practices."
• "Oh well, so much said about that and yet I remain secretive about the specifics."