Synonyms for secret
27 synonyms for “secret”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Secret as in “clandestine”
adjective: conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
- confidential
- clandestine
- underground
- undercover
- cloak-and-dagger
- covert
- surreptitious
- secretive
- furtive
- hush-hush
- hugger-mugger
- hole-and-corner
Secret as in “mysterious”
adjective: having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
- mysterious
- esoteric
- obscure
- mystical
- mystic
- occult
Secret as in “hidden”
adjective: designed to elude detection
- hidden
- private
- classified
- concealed
- dark
Secret as in “mystery”
noun: something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
- mystery
- enigma
Secret as in “privy”
adjective: hidden from general view or use
- privy
- secluded
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