Thesaurus / buttoned up
FEEDBACK- as inmum
- as innoncommittal
- as inquiet
- as insafe
- as insecretive
- as insilent
- as inspeechless
- as instill
- as inthrough
- as intight-lipped
- as inuncommunicative
- as inunder wraps
- as inhushed
- as ininobtrusive
- as inclosemouthed
- as indone
- as inunder one's hat
- as inlock
- as intransact
- as inbatten down the hatches
- as inbutton one's lip
- as incap
- as inclose
synonyms for buttoned up
synonyms for buttoned up
- ambiguous
- careful
- cautious
- circumspect
- discreet
- equivocal
- evasive
- judicious
- neutral
- tactful
- vague
- wary
- buttoned-up
- clammed up
- constrained
- even-steven
- guarded
- hush-hush
- incommunicable
- indefinite
- middle-of-the-road
- on-the-fence
- politic
- reserved
- restrained
- temporizing
- tentative
- unrevealing
- zipped
- muted
- peaceful
- reticent
- silent
- soft
- close
- hushed
- low
- muffled
- mute
- quieted
- reserved
- still
- stilled
- whist
- buttoned-up
- clammed up
- close-mouthed
- could hear a pin drop
- dumb
- hushful
- inaudible
- low-pitched
- noiseless
- not saying boo
- quiescent
- secretive
- soundless
- speechless
- taciturn
- tight-lipped
- uncommunicative
- unexpressed
- unspeaking
- unuttered
- intact
- protected
- secure
- okay
- snug
- cherished
- free from danger
- guarded
- home free
- impervious
- impregnable
- in safety
- inviolable
- invulnerable
- maintained
- out of danger
- out of harm's way
- preserved
- safe and sound
- safeguarded
- sheltered
- shielded
- sitting pretty
- tended
- unassailable
- undamaged
- under lock and key
- under one's wing
- unharmed
- unhurt
- uninjured
- unmolested
- unscathed
- unthreatened
- vindicated
- watched
- covert
- enigmatic
- reticent
- taciturn
- backstairs
- buttoned-up
- cagey
- clammed up
- close
- close-mouthed
- cryptic
- feline
- furtive
- hushed
- in chambers
- in privacy
- in private
- in the background
- in the dark
- on the Q.T.
- reserved
- silent
- tight-lipped
- undercover
- unforthcoming
- withdrawn
- zipped
- hushed
- mum
- mute
- restrained
- reticent
- bashful
- buttoned-up
- checked
- clammed up
- close
- closed-up
- closemouthed
- curbed
- dumb
- dummied up
- faint
- hush
- iced
- inarticulate
- incoherent
- inconversable
- indistinct
- inhibited
- laconic
- mousy
- muted
- noiseless
- nonvocal
- not talkative
- reserved
- shy
- silentious
- soundless
- still
- struck dumb
- taciturn
- tongue-tied
- unclear
- uncommunicative
- unheard
- unsociable
- unspeaking
- voiceless
- wordless
- zipped
- amazed
- dazed
- dumb
- silent
- aghast
- aphonic
- astounded
- buttoned-up
- clammed up
- close-mouthed
- cool
- cool as cucumber
- dumbfounded
- dumbstruck
- inarticulate
- mum
- mute
- not saying boo
- reserved
- shocked
- taciturn
- thunderstruck
- tight-lipped
- tongue-tied
- uncommunicative
- unflappable
- voiceless
- wordless
- closed
- fixed
- halcyon
- hushed
- pacific
- sealed
- smooth
- stable
- static
- stock-still
- whist
- at rest
- buttoned-up
- clammed up
- close-mouthed
- deathlike
- deathly
- deathly quiet
- deathly still
- hushful
- inert
- lifeless
- noiseless
- peaceful
- placid
- restful
- serene
- silent
- soundless
- stagnant
- stationary
- tranquil
- undisturbed
- unruffled
- unstirring
- untroubled
- over
- buttoned-up
- complete
- completed
- concluded
- ended
- finis
- finished
- in the bag
- terminated
- wound-up
- wrapped-up
- buttoned-up
- clammed up
- closemouthed
- dumb
- hushed
- mum
- mute
- muted
- not talkative
- quiet
- reserved
- restrained
- reticent
- secretive
- taciturn
- tongue-tied
- zipped
- aloof
- buttoned-up
- clammed up
- close
- close-mouthed
- curt
- distant
- dried-up
- evasive
- guarded
- hush-hush
- offish
- on the Q.T.
- quiet
- reserved
- reticent
- retiring
- secretive
- short
- standoffish
- taciturn
- tight-lipped
- unapproachable
- unresponsive
- unsociable
- clandestine
- classified
- covert
- hidden away
- hush-hush
- kept concealed
- restricted
- secret
- top-secret
- under one's hat
- with a lid on
- muted
- checked
- close
- curbed
- faint
- hush
- iced
- inhibited
- mute
- bashful
- buttoned-up
- clammed up
- closed-up
- closemouthed
- dumb
- dummied up
- inarticulate
- incoherent
- inconversable
- indistinct
- laconic
- mousy
- mum
- noiseless
- nonvocal
- not talkativ
- buttoned-up
- clammed up
- close
- close-mouthed
- could hear a pin drop
- dumb
- hushed
- hushful
- inaudible
- low
- low-pitched
- muffled
- mute
- muted
- noiseless
- not saying boo
- peaceful
- quiescent
- quieted
- reserved
- restrained
- reticent
- secretive
- silent
- soft
- soundless
- speechless
- still
- stilled
- subdued
- taciturn
- tasteful
- tight-lipped
- uncommunicative
- unexpressed
- unobtrusive
- unspeaking
- unuttered
- whist
- buttoned-up
- clammed up
- close
- close-lipped
- dummied up
- have tight chops
- hush-hush
- quiet
- reticent
- sedate
- taciturn
- tight-lipped
- uncommunicative
- zipped one's lips
- complete
- completed
- concluded
- consummated
- depleted
- drained
- effected
- ended
- executed
- exhausted
- fixed
- fulfilled
- perfected
- performed
- realized
- rendered
- set
- spent
- succeeded
- terminated
- wired
- wrought
- all in
- all over
- a wrap
- brought about
- brought to pass
- buttoned-up
- compassed
- over
- through
- used-up
- close
- engage
- join
- press
- seal
- shut
- bar
- bolt
- button
- clench
- clutch
- embrace
- encircle
- enclose
- entwine
- grapple
- grasp
- hug
- latch
- link
- mesh
- secure
- unite
- button up
- turn the key
- accomplish
- buy
- clinch
- close
- conclude
- conduct
- discharge
- do
- effectuate
- enact
- execute
- finish
- handle
- jell
- manage
- move
- negotiate
- operate
- perform
- prosecute
- sell
- settle
- button down
- button up
- carry on
- pull off
- run with the ball
- see to
- sew up
- take care of
- TCB
- work out a deal
- wrap up
- beat
- clinch
- complete
- cover
- crown
- eclipse
- exceed
- finish
- surpass
- wrap up
- best
- better
- can
- cob
- crest
- excel
- outshine
- outstrip
- pass
- surmount
- top
- transcend
- trump
- button down
- button up
- do to a T
- put the lid on
- top it off
- conclude
- do
- end
- halt
- shutter
- cap
- cease
- clear
- clinch
- consummate
- culminate
- determine
- discontinue
- fold
- terminate
- ultimate
- button down
- button up
- call it a day
- call off
- cut loose
- drop the curtain
- fold up
- pack it in
- put a lid on
- put to bed
- sew up
- shut down
- wind down
- wind up
- wrap up
antonyms for buttoned up
MOST RELEVANT
- careless
- certain
- clear
- definite
- decisive
- foolish
- hasty
- heedless
- incautious
- indiscreet
- positive
- rash
- reckless
- sure
- willing
- clamorous
- communicative
- noisy
- unreserved
- agitated
- boisterous
- complex
- complicated
- intricate
- loud
- obtrusive
- troubled
- insecure
- unprotected
- dangerous
- exposed
- harmful
- incautious
- poisonous
- risky
- unguarded
- unsafe
- unthoughtful
- vulnerable
- abandon
- bear
- begin
- commence
- create
- disregard
- fail
- halt
- introduce
- keep
- leave
- mismanage
- miss
- neglect
- prevent
- remain
- start
- stay
- stop
- unsettle
- deny
- refuse
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How to use buttoned up in a sentence
What need to look to right or left when you are swallowing up free mile after mile of dizzying road?
THE JOYOUS ADVENTURES OF ARISTIDE PUJOLWILLIAM J. LOCKEMost of the men leaped up, caught hold of spears or knives, and rushed out.
THE GIANT OF THE NORTHR.M. BALLANTYNESome weeks after, the creditor chanced to be in Boston, and in walking up Tremont street, encountered his enterprising friend.
THE BOOK OF ANECDOTES AND BUDGET OF FUN;VARIOUSIn less than ten minutes, the bivouac was broken up, and our little army on the march.
BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE, NO. CCCXXXIX. JANUARY, 1844. VOL. LV.VARIOUSThe bride elect rushes up to him, and so they both step down to the foot-lights.
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE OPERAJOHN H. SWABY (AKA "SCRICI")I was busy loading the piece when an exclamation of surprise from one of the men made me look up.
BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE, NO. CCCXXXIX. JANUARY, 1844. VOL. LV.VARIOUSEven as they gazed they saw its roof caught up, and whirled off as if it had been a scroll of paper.
THE GIANT OF THE NORTHR.M. BALLANTYNEShe sat straight up in bed, and jerked her hands to her head, and screamed long and terribly.
THE HOMESTEADEROSCAR MICHEAUXA flash of surprise and pleasure lit the fine eyes of the haughty beauty perched up there on the palace wall.
THE RED YEARLOUIS TRACYWhen we'd finished, one of the hunters rounded up the horses and we caught our nags and saddled them.
RAW GOLDBERTRAND W. SINCLAIRWORDS RELATED TO BUTTONED UP
- buttoned up
- clammed up
- close
- close-mouthed
- could hear a pin drop
- dumb
- hushed
- hushful
- inaudible
- low
- low-pitched
- muffled
- mute
- muted
- noiseless
- not saying boo
- peaceful
- quiescent
- quieted
- reserved
- reticent
- secretive
- silent
- soft
- soundless
- speechless
- still
- stilled
- taciturn
- tight-lipped
- uncommunicative
- unexpressed
- unspeaking
- unuttered
- whist
- buttoned up
- clammed up
- close
- close-mouthed
- could hear a pin drop
- dumb
- hushed
- hushful
- inaudible
- low
- low-pitched
- muffled
- mute
- muted
- noiseless
- not saying boo
- peaceful
- quiescent
- quieted
- reserved
- reticent
- secretive
- silent
- soft
- soundless
- speechless
- still
- stilled
- taciturn
- tight-lipped
- uncommunicative
- unexpressed
- unspeaking
- unuttered
- whist
- buttoned up
- cherished
- free from danger
- guarded
- home-free
- impervious
- impregnable
- in safety
- intact
- inviolable
- invulnerable
- maintained
- okay
- out of danger
- out of harm's way
- preserved
- protected
- safe and sound
- safeguarded
- secure
- sheltered
- shielded
- sitting pretty
- snug
- tended
- unassailable
- undamaged
- under lock and key
- under one's wing
- unharmed
- unhurt
- uninjured
- unmolested
- unscathed
- unthreatened
- vindicated
- watched
- buttoned up
- cherished
- free from danger
- guarded
- home-free
- impervious
- impregnable
- in safety
- intact
- inviolable
- invulnerable
- maintained
- okay
- out of danger
- out of harm's way
- preserved
- protected
- safe and sound
- safeguarded
- secure
- sheltered
- shielded
- sitting pretty
- snug
- tended
- unassailable
- undamaged
- under lock and key
- under one's wing
- unharmed
- unhurt
- uninjured
- unmolested
- unscathed
- unthreatened
- vindicated
- watched
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