Come Out Of The Closet (Verb)
Meaning
To state openly and publicly one's homosexuality; "This actor outed last year".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The actor publicly came out of the closet in a recent interview, hoping to reduce stigma around his sexuality.
- It was surprisingly courageous of her to come out of the closet, especially given the conservative atmosphere of her hometown.
- The singer finally came out of the closet after years of speculation about her relationship status.
- His parents were supportive when he came out of the closet, and they encouraged him to live his truth openly.
- The athlete's decision to come out of the closet has inspired many young people struggling with their own identities.