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
However, despite new Leafs GM John Chayka meeting with McKenna at his home, the team was tight-lipped about their decision.
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Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Prime Video and Ron have been tight-lipped, but the success of the franchise is already undeniable.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Rumors of guest list drama are swirling Unsurprisingly, Swift and Kelce have been tight-lipped about wedding details, but keeping an event this huge under wraps is an uphill battle.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In 2021, The Herald reported that the restaurant group had plans to build a second restaurant off SC-160 but was tight-lipped about the concept.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Prime Video and Ron have been tight-lipped, but the success of the franchise is already undeniable.
—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Rumors of guest list drama are swirling Unsurprisingly, Swift and Kelce have been tight-lipped about wedding details, but keeping an event this huge under wraps is an uphill battle.
—
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In 2021, The Herald reported that the restaurant group had plans to build a second restaurant off SC-160 but was tight-lipped about the concept.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-lipped
Adjective
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And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.
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The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
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Serena’s name was on everyone’s lips, with fans chatting about the American’s chances and journalists jostling for position to get their hands on a reserved media seat.
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The canopy area featured reserved seating that was blocked off with more seats for fans to sit and watch the game in the shade.
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Not all blondes are dumb, don’t judge a book by its cover, yada yada yada, lo and behold, Reese Witherspoon is a certified movie star.
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Though Cady has made some gestures toward helping the Bowdens, like his behind-the-scenes effort to get one of Anna’s death-row clients exonerated last week, Tom and Anna should not be so dumb as to ignore his ulterior motives.
Adjective
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Since joining the winery, Melton has brought a restrained, classical sensibility to wines known for an ability to age.
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The world press was less restrained; the Post, the Daily Mail, the Hindustan Times, and many others ran screaming headlines, accompanied by photographs of the climbers purloined from social media.
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“Tight-lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-lipped. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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