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tight-lipped

[tahyt-lipt] / ˈtaɪtˈlɪpt /
ADJECTIVE
silent
Synonyms
WEAK
buttoned-up clammed up closemouthed dumb hushed mum mute muted not talkative quiet reserved restrained reticent secretive taciturn tongue-tied zipped

Example Sentences

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Investors will be watching ECB President Christine Lagarde's post rate-decision press conference closely for any clues about the path forward, although she is expected to stay tight-lipped.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Apple has been tight-lipped about the details of the update and its partnership with Google.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Other than a statement issued by CEO Phil Parsons on 12 May, Southampton have kept tight-lipped.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Gorka has been tight-lipped about the contents of his strategy.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Julie rubs her stomach, giving me a strange look before flashing me a tight-lipped, confused smile.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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