tightlipped


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tight·lipped

also tight-lipped  (tīt′lĭpt′)
adj.
1. Having the lips pressed together: a tightlipped smile.
2. Reluctant to speak; close-mouthed. See Synonyms at laconic.
3. Characterized by restraint or reserve in expression: The politician gave tightlipped responses to questions about the incident.
tight′lipped′ness n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.tightlipped - inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information; "although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it"
closelipped, closemouthed, secretive, close
incommunicative, uncommunicative - not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
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tightlipped

also tight-lipped
adjective
Not speaking freely or openly:
close, close-mouthed, incommunicable, incommunicative, reserved, reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicable, uncommunicative.
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