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Definitions

close-lipped

[klohs-lipt] / ˈkloʊsˈlɪpt /
ADJECTIVE
close
Synonyms
STRONG
hidden private retired secluded
WEAK
buttoned-up buttoning one's lip clamming up closemouthed hush-hush mum's the word reticent secretive silent taciturn tight chops tight-lipped uncommunicative unforthcoming zipping one's lips
Antonyms
STRONG
gossipy indiscreet open
WEAK
public
ADJECTIVE
closemouthed
Synonyms
WEAK
buttoned-up clammed up close dummied up have tight chops hush-hush quiet reticent sedate taciturn tight-lipped uncommunicative zipped one's lips
Antonyms
WEAK
chatty open talkative

Example Sentences

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Since her arrest on 6 July 2021, she has remained close-lipped about the whole time period.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2022

He is close-lipped about specific commercial relationships with the launch companies, but says that his company is “actively working” with some of them.

From The Guardian • Apr. 21, 2018

To date, Waymo has been close-lipped about the nature of its autonomous testing.

From The Verge • Oct. 31, 2017

The bust of the former vice president was sculpted by William Behrends and shows Cheney gazing ahead with a thoughtful expression and hint of his characteristic close-lipped smile.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2015

When he did, he marked his page, smiled a close-lipped, companionable smile.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.