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closeted

The correct spelling is closeted.

How to pronounce closeted

adjective

Say it like: Clo-set-ed

The correct spelling is closeted. Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity. For example: "The ambassador has been closeted with the prime minister all afternoon. We're all worried what will be announced when they exit."

Usage Examples

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

He's spent all day closeted in his room.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity.
  2. 2.(by extension) Not open about some aspect of one's identity, tendency or fondness; secret.
  3. 3.Confined.
  4. 4.Sheltered, protected

verb

  1. 1.To shut away for private discussion.
  2. 2.To put into a private place for a secret interview or interrogation.
  3. 3.To shut up in, or as in, a closet for concealment or confinement.

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