tight-lipped
tight–lipped
adj \-ˈlipt\Definition of TIGHT-LIPPED
1
: having the lips closed tight (as in determination)
2
: reluctant to speak : taciturn
See First Known Use of TIGHT-LIPPED
1876
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Antonyms: blabby, chatty, communicative, conversational, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talkative, talky, unreserved
Related Words: aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, reserved, restrained; sedate, self-contained, sober, staid; backward, bashful, coy, demure, diffident, modest, retiring, self-effacing, sheepish
Near Antonyms: free-spoken, outspoken, vocal; gossipy, talebearing; diffuse, long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy; extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, sociable
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