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tight-lipped

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of tight-lipped

tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)

the cabinet official is usually tight-lipped about her private life

Synonyms of tight-lipped

closemouthed, dumb, laconic, reserved, reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative

Words Related to tight-lipped

aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, reserved, restrained

sedate, self-contained, sober, staid

backward, bashful, coy, demure, diffident, modest, retiring, self-effacing, sheepish

Near Antonyms of tight-lipped

free-spoken, outspoken, vocal

gossipy, talebearing

diffuse, long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy

extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, sociable

Antonyms of tight-lipped

blabby, chatty, communicative, conversational, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talkative, talky, unreserved

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