closet (EN)noun, adjective, verb
noun “closet”
singular closet , plural closets
- a small room or enclosed space for storing clothes, shoes, and other personal items Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.She kept her dresses and shoes neatly arranged in the
closet . - (figuratively) a state of secrecy or hiding, especially about one's sexual orientation He decided it was time to come out of the
closet and tell his family he was gay.
adjective “closet”
base form closet , non-gradable
- not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret She is a
closet admirer of his work.
verb “closet”
infinitive closet ; he closets ; past tense closeted ; past part. closeted ; ger. closeting
- to shut someone in a private room for a confidential discussion The committee members
closeted themselves to decide on the award recipient.