as in silent
tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)
the cabinet official is usually tight-lipped about her private life
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Recent Examples of tight-lipped
And after two tight-lipped weeks, KCKPD confirmed yesterday that Andula’s official cause of death was fatal injuries caused by multiple dog bites.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Most of these companies have been tight-lipped in their response to Maduro’s capture and Trump’s claims.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
The firm has remained tight-lipped about its plans for Red Bird.
—Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
While many members are tight-lipped about what goes on when everyone gets together, Hugel is more forthcoming.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Most of these companies have been tight-lipped in their response to Maduro’s capture and Trump’s claims.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
The firm has remained tight-lipped about its plans for Red Bird.
—Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
While many members are tight-lipped about what goes on when everyone gets together, Hugel is more forthcoming.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-lipped
Adjective
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As Jaclyn and Kate wax poetic about a dream vacation that never happened, Laurie’s weary, silent glances seem to tee up an explosive confrontation.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tisdale refused to stay silent, and texted the group after being left behind on another plan.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stir in parsley and reserved rice.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Add reserved maraschino cherry juice, adding more as needed, and stir until smooth.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Okay, there's trying something new and then there's just being dumb.—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Why portray Dorothy as a doe-eyed ding-a-ling; as not just naive but dumb?—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His multicourse omakase shows off the chef’s restrained minimalist Edomae style and love of aged fish.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In response, Watson has pushed for a more restrained budget process, tighter oversight of city finances and a systemwide evaluation of how City Hall delivers services — all aimed at restoring transparency and credibility.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Tight-lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-lipped. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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