adjective
close
Unwilling to share personal information.
He is close about his plans for the business.
Etymology
Latin claudere meant to shut. A close person figuratively keeps information shut in, limiting what others can learn about private thoughts, affairs, or circumstances.
More examples
- She remained close regarding her private life.
- They are close about financial matters.
- He was always a close and guarded person.
Forms
close · closer · closest
Similar words
- guarded
- Emphasizes deliberate caution in revealing information.