closeted

🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

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Analysis:

  • • Common vocabulary word
  • • Simple pronunciation

adjective

1. Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity.

2. (by extension) Not open about some aspect of one's identity, tendency or fondness; secret.

Synonyms

closeted

🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • • Common vocabulary word
  • • Simple pronunciation

verb

1. To shut away for private discussion.

"The ambassador has been closeted with the prime minister all afternoon. We're all worried what will be announced when they exit."

2. To put into a private place for a secret interview or interrogation.

3. To shut up in, or as in, a closet for concealment or confinement.

adjective

1. Confined.

"He's spent all day closeted in his room."

2. Sheltered, protected

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