lipped

adjective \ ˈlipt \

Updated on: 10 Apr 2018

Definition of lipped

: having a lip or lips especially of a specified kind or number —often used in combination

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The Handmaid’s Tale’ Fiennes and his castmates have been tight-lipped about what fans can expect when The Handmaid’s Tale returns April 25, but the British actor made a few vague promises.

— dana rose falcone, PEOPLE.com, "Joseph Fiennes Teases The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 at 2018 SAG Awards: 'It's Full of Inspiration'," 21 Jan. 2018
Kensington Palace has been predictably tight-lipped on exactly what Markle will wear to her May nuptials.

— leah bourne, Glamour, "With Her Clothes, Meghan Markle Is Moving the Monarchy Into a New Age," 11 Jan. 2018
The British authorities have been tight-lipped about the inquiry, but in recent days intensified their focus on vehicles the Skripals traveled in, where the agent, in powder form, could have been planted on a door handle or in a ventilation system.

— ellen barry, New York Times, "Russia, Praised for Scrapping Chemical Weapons, Now Under Watchdog’s Gaze," 20 Mar. 2018
Since then, Holcomb has been tight-lipped about his plans.

— arika herron, Indianapolis Star, "Gov. Holcomb may call for special legislative session — at a cost of nearly $30,000 a day," 18 Mar. 2018
Investigators have been tight-lipped about the August attack.

— BostonGlobe.com, "A cyberattack in Saudi Arabia had a deadly goal. Experts fear another try.," 16 Mar. 2018
But many officials are tight-lipped about their security detail.

— Washington Post, "Embattled VA secretary says he is trying to stay focused on veterans," 15 Mar. 2018
For a network that is accustomed to keeping tight-lipped about Game of Thrones, Mosaic presented a new marketing opportunity ahead of its television premiere.

— natalie jarvey, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Mosaic': How an HBO App Lured Fans Months Before the Miniseries' Premiere," 22 Jan. 2018
The Ilitches have been tight-lipped about future developments surrounding the arena.

— joe guillen, Detroit Free Press, "Ilitches can maximize parking money thanks to favorable city ruling on LCA lot designs," 6 Mar. 2018

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