Meaning of closet(a) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    closet(a)

    Definitions

    1. (of information) given in confidence or in secret

    Examples

    • « closet information »
    • « this arrangement must be kept confidential »
    • « their secret communications »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. indulging only covertly

    Examples

    • « a closet alcoholic »
    • « closet liberals »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « For me, living in the closet corroded my ability to have an honest, open relationship with my God, my loved ones, my constituency and myself. »
    James McGreevey
  • « I remember opening my dad's closet and there were, like, 40 suits, every color of the rainbow, plaid and winter and summer. He had two jewelry boxes full of watches and lighters and cuff links. And just... he was that guy. He was probably unfulfilled in his life in many ways. »
    Jon Hamm
  • « When we were in the design studio I always was pretending like I was in a closet asking my friend before I step out into the world what do I look like? And everybody wants that honest friend before they go and go to dinner or go to an event. »
    Nicole Richie
  • « I was always a closet lover of acting. My mom was very practical. She never, ever restricted our dreams, always told us we could do or be anything. Then I said, 'Maybe I want to be an actor'. And she said, 'Maybe not that'. »
    Octavia Spencer
  • « I would as soon put a girl alone into a closet to meditate as give her only the society of her needle. »
    Maria Mitchell

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