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 The actress remained tight-lipped about what her character — who was best friends with titular detective Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet), in Mare of Easttown — will get up to in Task. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Publicly, the Army has been tight-lipped about what, exactly, went wrong at the factory, located in a sprawling suburb called Mesquite. — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026 As for the rest of the AFC Richmond’s men’s team, the series creators have been tight-lipped on whether fans will get to see any more returning faces. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026 Reportedly, SpaceX filings indicate total multi-phase investments could reach $119 billion, while partner Intel has pledged support despite remaining tight-lipped about the exact nature of its involvement. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped

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Towering cathedrals of ice define the shore, in contrast to the vast, untouched, eerily silent expanses that stretch inland.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
At the time, which was also a moment of upheaval for filmdom as talking pictures replaced silent films as the norm for high-end films, American players kept their distance rather than cede ground to the French on leading the film business.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

Spread the jam evenly over the warm shortbread crust, then sprinkle crumbles of the reserved shortbread mixture over the top, completely covering the jam.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Not only are there no corporate suites in Armstrong, but the upper sections are full of non-reserved seating open to folks who purchased general admission grounds passes, which Tiafoe mentioned.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of reserved

Adjective

The storefront itself remains restrained, with each window presenting a single frame on a sculptural glass pedestal.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
The push comes as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces criticism at home for a restrained response, trying to balance Japan’s alliance with Washington and its commitment to international justice.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of restrained

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