tight-mouthed

adjective

ˈtīt-ˈmau̇t͟hd How to pronounce tight-mouthed (audio)
Definition of tight-mouthednext
as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge the studio has been tight-mouthed about how the show's cliff-hanger season finale will be resolved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight-mouthed
  1. silent
  2. close
  3. quiet
  4. secretive
  5. closemouthed
  6. dark
  7. prudent
Adjective
  • The oversized teeth of the character were originally to be used only during silent scenes, but Carrey learned to talk with them on to make his character even more cartoon-like.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • School is meant to prepare students for the real world, but too many institutions are training kids to be silent.
    — Annabelle Garland, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of silent
Adjective
  • The play was a no-call, but Clark took exception to the physicality and yelled at the closest official.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The carrier is flying about 6,500 flights per day this year — nearly an entire Alaska Airlines more worth of travel more than its closest competitor, according to Cirium — yet American’s profit gap has grown.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • Xavi Simons was born in Amsterdam but grew up in the quiet village of Rojales in Alicante.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Home Depot is poised to benefit from a quiet home renovation boom, driven by high mortgage rates and aging homes, boasting strong free cash flow and a 238% dividend hike.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of quiet
Adjective
  • Sgro, the lawyer for the five victims, took issue with the church’s secretive approach to the case and refusal to confirm or deny the blog report.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • The secretive deal comes just five years after Dade Heritage Trust staved off attempts by the city to sell the small property or turn it into a dog park.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of secretive
Adjective
  • Ever since the couple pulled up stakes and moved away from the United Kingdom in March, their new spokespeople have been even more closemouthed.
    — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2020
Definition of closemouthed
Adjective
  • Skywatchers should find dark locations and look north, as the aurora's intensity also hinges on the solar wind's magnetic field orientation.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • And in a dark time for the world, a magnificent tournament helped make the world feel a little smaller.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of dark
Adjective
  • Halting most such operations was a prudent first step, and one that should’ve allowed for a thorough assessment of how immigration enforcement is being carried out.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • Skepticism of authority is prudent; excessive skepticism is corrosive.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 15 July 2026
Definition of prudent
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“Tight-mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight-mouthed. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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