1. Closeness definition: characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes) synonyms: furtiveness, unsociability, secretiveness

2. The mountaineer is, by nature, secretive to furtiveness, and under so outright a questioning the visitor stiffened with Affront.

3. Not permitted by the law or regulations Clandestinely {a} secretly, privately, craftily Clandestinely In a way not permitted by the law or regulations Clandestinely secretly, surreptitiously, covertly Clandestinely In a secret or covert manner clandestineness {i} furtiveness, secretness, covertness