Synonyms of tight-lipped

tight-lipped

adjective

ˈtīt-ˈlipt 

as in silent

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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silent
• reserved
• dumb
• restrained
• taciturn
• laconic
• reticent
• uncommunicative
• closemouthed
• aloof
• introverted
• inhibited
• coy
• bashful
• staid
• sheepish
• diffident
• sedate
• indrawn
• backward
• modest
• retiring
• demure
• sober
• self-effacing
• self-contained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• talkative
• outspoken
• communicative
• loquacious
• vocal
• garrulous
• chatty
• conversational
• unreserved
• talky
• mouthy
• gossipy
• blabby
• gabby
• motormouthed
• free-spoken
• verbose
• prolix
• diffuse
• wordy
• outgoing
• gregarious
• windy
• rambling
• extroverted
• sociable
• long-winded
• talebearing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tight-lipped

America’s neighbor to the north has been tight-lipped about its America 250 plans. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

But Swift and Kelce themselves haven’t confirmed any details about the wedding, and potential guests have been largely tight-lipped. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Swift—known for dropping hints and Easter eggs into her outfits, videos, and performances—has remained tight-lipped through it all. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 July 2026

Anthropic has remained tight-lipped in the weeks following, sharing minimal public updates about the state of the talks. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 30 June 2026