Synonyms of hidden

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adjective

ˈhi-dᵊn 

as in secluded

screened or sequestered from view

a hidden beach that very few know how to get to

Synonyms & Similar Words

• secluded
• sheltered
• secret
• isolated
• covert
• remote
• quiet
• retired
• private
• lone
• lonely
• cloistered
• solitary
• reclusive
• lonesome

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• visible
• obvious
• exposed

hidden

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verb

variants or hid

past participle of hide

1

as in concealed

to put into a hiding place

the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concealed
• buried
• secreted
• stashed
• ensconced
• cached
• interred
• hoarded
• entombed
• squirreled (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• displayed
• exhibited
• revealed
• uncovered
• exposed
• shown
• unmasked
• bared
• unveiled
• unwrapped
• flaunted
• paraded
• unearthed
• shown off
• disinterred

2

as in suppressed

to keep secret or shut off from view

he tried to hide his criminal past

she hid the cat's litter box behind a screen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concealed
• suppressed
• masked
• disguised
• obscured
• cloaked
• covered
• veiled
• shrouded
• buried
• camouflaged
• enshrouded
• screened
• curtained
• blanketed
• occulted
• blotted out
• belied
• covered (up)
• papered over
• blocked
• smothered
• shaded
• gilded
• whitewashed
• occluded
• obstructed
• varnished
• glossed (over)
• overshadowed
• darkened
• clouded
• eclipsed
• overcast
• beclouded
• bedimmed
• befogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revealed
• exposed
• uncovered
• displayed
• disclosed
• shown
• divulged
• presented
• bared
• unveiled
• brought out
• unmasked
• uncloaked
• illuminated
• clarified
• published
• advertised
• spread
• got out
• publicized
• proclaimed
• broadcast
• aired

3

as in sneaked

to remain out of sight

he hid in the closet while his roommate lied to the probation officer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaked
• lurked
• evaded
• holed up
• skulked
• lain
• avoided
• lain low
• sat tight
• reposed
• slunk
• eluded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeared
• come out
• turned up
• materialized
• shown up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hidden

Adjective

Best of all, this camera is a one-time purchase with no predatory monthly cloud storage subscriptions, fees, or hidden costs. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026

These effects reflect what’s currently active in the mind, not necessarily hidden or repressed thoughts. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Of course, there are other precautions to take when staying at motels this summer, like using portable locks on the doors and checking for hidden cameras and microphones. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Terra Incognita moves more laterally, each track folding in on itself as the players discover and document all its hidden strata. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026