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
As locals remain tight-lipped about the incident, rumors swirl about the mysterious fate of the donkey in this secluded mountain town.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
However, Rockstar Games has been tight-lipped about what to expect from Grand Theft Auto VI.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
As such, the actor's been particularly tight-lipped about it.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Brinks was tight-lipped and would not say how the truck opened or whether the driver would be disciplined.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2025
However, Rockstar Games has been tight-lipped about what to expect from Grand Theft Auto VI.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
As such, the actor's been particularly tight-lipped about it.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Brinks was tight-lipped and would not say how the truck opened or whether the driver would be disciplined.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-lipped
Adjective
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Plus, each drawer opens and closes smoothly thanks to the silent metal slide construction.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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There were silent Sunday night dinners at restaurants and essentially no contact with any extended relatives.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Economists and geopolitical experts, however, are more reserved in their appraisal of the agreement.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade and toss to coat.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, China's approach to U.S. tariffs remained relatively restrained.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Maybe this will be a rare case of restrained longing.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.—
Daniel Jackson,
Allure,
18 July 2017
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Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.—
Andy Benoit,
The MMQB,
10 July 2017
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“Tight-lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-lipped. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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