Definition of Secret. Meaning of Secret. Synonyms of Secret

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Secret. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Secret and, of course, Secret synonyms and on the right images related to the word Secret.

Definition of Secret

Secret
Secret Se"cret, n. [F. secret (cf. Pr. secret, Sp. & Pg. secreto, It. secreto, segreto), from L. secretum. See Secret, a.] 1. Something studiously concealed; a thing kept from general knowledge; what is not revealed, or not to be revealed. To tell our secrets is often folly; to communicate those of others is treachery. --Rambler.
Secret
Secret Se"cret, a. [F. secret (cf. Sp.& Pg. secreto, It. secreto, segreto), fr. L. secretus, p. p. of secrernere to put apart, to separate. See Certain, and cf. Secrete, Secern.] 1. Hidden; concealed; as, secret treasure; secret plans; a secret vow. --Shak. The secret things belong unto the Lord our God; but those things which are revealed belong unto us. --Deut. xxix. 29. 2. Withdraw from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded. There, secret in her sapphire cell, He with the Na["i]s wont to dwell. --Fenton. 3. Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive. [R.] Secret Romans, that have spoke the word, And will not palter. --Shak. 4. Separate; distinct. [Obs.] They suppose two other divine hypostases superior thereunto, which were perfectly secret from matter. --Cudworth. Syn: Hidden; concealed; secluded; retired; unseen; unknown; private; obscure; recondite; latent; covert; clandestine; privy. See Hidden.
Secret
Secret Se"cret, v. t. To keep secret. [Obs.] --Bacon.

Meaning of Secret from wikipedia

- Look up secret in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A secret is information kept hidden. Secret or The Secret may also refer to: Secret, the 2012–2014 comic...
- known as the secret. Secrecy is often controversial, depending on the content or nature of the secret, the group or people keeping the secret, and the motivation...
- In Secret may refer to: In Secret (film), a 2013 American erotic thriller romance film In Secret (horse), an Australian Thoroughbred race horse This disambiguation...
- "It Is No Secret" is a Southern gospel song written and sung by Stuart Hamblen and released on the Columbia label. In January 1951, it reached No. 8 on...
- A secret society is an organization about which the activities, events, inner functioning, or membership are concealed. The society may or may not attempt...
- Secret Secrets is the ninth studio album by British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading, released on 4 February 1985 by A&M (AMA 5040). The album was recorded...
- A Secret (French: Un secret) is a 2007 French film directed and written by Claude Miller. The screenplay was based on the 2004 novel by Philippe Grimbert...
- The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), commonly known as MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6), is the foreign intelligence service of the United Kingdom...
- "Secret Secret" (シークレットシークレット Shīkuretto Shīkuretto) is a song by ****anese electropop unit Perfume. The song is the 9th song of their 2nd album GAME....
- Look up secret agent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A secret agent is a covert agent engaged in espionage. The Secret Agent or Secret Agents may also...