adjective🔗ShareNot open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity."He was a closeted gay man at work, afraid of how his colleagues might react if he were open about his sexuality. "sexattitudesocietyhumanculturepersonbeingmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(by extension) Not open about some aspect of one's identity, tendency or fondness; secret."He was a closeted fan of romance novels, preferring to discuss sports with his friends. "attitudecharacterhumansocietytendencypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shut away for private discussion."The managers closeted themselves in the conference room to discuss the sensitive personnel issue. "societyculturecommunicationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put into a private place for a secret interview or interrogation."The manager closeted the employee suspected of leaking information to the press for an hour-long questioning session. "actionpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shut up in, or as in, a closet for concealment or confinement."The naughty puppy closeted himself in the pantry, hiding from his owner after chewing a shoe. "actionstateconditionhumanmindemotionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareConfined."The student felt closeted in the small, cramped study room. "culturesocietyhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSheltered, protected"Because the garden was closeted by a tall brick wall, it remained a peaceful and sunny escape from the busy street. "attitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
