adj.
Pronunciation: si- ' kyu ̇ r
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: se · cur · er ; -est
Etymology: Latin securus safe, secure, from se without + cura care ― more at SUICIDE
Date: circa 1533
1 a archaic : unwisely free from fear or distrust : OVERCONFIDENT b : easy in mind : CONFIDENT c : assured in opinion or expectation : having no doubt
2 a : free from danger b : free from risk of loss c : affording safety <a secure hideaway> d : TRUSTWORTHY , DEPENDABLE <a secure foundation>
3 : ASSURED 1 <a secure victory>
– se · cure · ly adverb
– se · cure · ness noun