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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

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But at the very last minute the celebratory parade, to be attended by the president, was cancelled - and the government and military were tight-lipped about why.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The five Security Council permanent members remain tight-lipped about their intentions, and other contenders for UN chief might still emerge.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

And Mr. Powell has been tight-lipped about whether he might stay on as a governor even after the legal case is over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

He glared at me tight-lipped as though daring me to speak.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler