closeted
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- uncloseted adjective
Etymology
Origin of closeted
Example Sentences
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Lee Knight’s “A Friend of Dorothy” may be a tad on the nose about the cultural and emotional impact of a lonely London widow on a closeted teenaged boy.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
As part of his story’s ongoing tragedy, Preston spent much of his life closeted from the reality of his sexual orientation.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
"I thought a lot about how difficult it would be to be a closeted pro player."
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
And not his potential allies, as closeted as they may be.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
“What are you doing with Potter, all these evenings you are closeted together?”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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