TIGHT-LIPPED Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

tight-lipped

adjective

ˈtīt-ˈlipt

Definition of tight-lipped

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 While the 34-year-old – who is mom to daughters Wyatt, 6; Elliotte, 5; Bennett, 3; and 15-month-old Finnley – was tight-lipped about details, the wedding was reportedly a family affair. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Outside investigator unclear However, so far both the Legislature and the sheriff’s office have remained tight-lipped on plans for looking into Abarca’s corruption claims. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Bahl is remaining tight-lipped about any news regarding that Paramount Pictures project, directed by Peter Berg, that might be revealed this weekend. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 July 2026 The actor opened up about his previous romances with Kristen Stewart and FKA Twigs, but wanted to remain tight-lipped about Waterhouse. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped

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Adjective

For a moment, the world was still and silent, save for a flock of birds flying low over the water.

— Annissa Durar, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
After his father’s death, strong and silent Mauro hires a farm hand to work alongside him.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

Perhaps in writing it, Salinger was trying to negotiate whether his remarkable survival through some of the war’s worst gauntlets could be chalked up to dumb luck, or divine intervention.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Approaching the plant, there are no telltale dumb-bell silhouettes on the horizon signaling its presence.

— Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of dumb

Adjective

Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve give superbly restrained performances as a married couple who have immigrated from Romania to a small seaside town in Norway with their four children.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
The Sydney penthouse, measuring in at just under 9,700 square feet, takes a restrained approach while still feeling sumptuous, thanks to interiors that pair custom pieces with luxe materials.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of restrained

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