TIGHT-MOUTHED Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

tight-mouthed

adjective

ˈtīt-ˈmau̇t͟hd

Definition of tight-mouthed

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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Adjective

While his craft transformed a silent battle into celebrated wearable art, Damon is open about the fact that healing is an ongoing journey.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Sylvia Sims Bolton, 1st Ward, is remaining silent about both her criminal case and her future political plans.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

With millions of ballots soon to flood mailboxes, people are paying closer attention.

— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
According to The Irish Star, the POTUS’ close relationship with his executive assistant, Natalie Harp, has further strained his connection with Melania.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of close

Adjective

Someone may want quiet while someone else wants action, or a minor household issue could become strangely emotional.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
But the bond between them, delineated in a heartbreakingly touching and quiet final scene, is not broken.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of quiet

Adjective

Billionaires and secretive super political action committees, with no stake in our communities, are shaping our future.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The most noteworthy documents deal with a secretive military initiative known as the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program.

— Stefan Becket, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of secretive

Adjective

Beaches emptied out and dark clouds swirled above choppy seas, while Mexican authorities temporarily suspended classes in a number of areas on Tuesday.

— DESIREE BROOKS, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Set against these dark parts of the educational system, Lee convincingly casts hagwons as third spaces that advance the hopes of an entire community.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of dark

Adjective

Microsoft joined OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceXAI on Monday in endorsing a more prudent approach, raising investor fears that less compute spend could dampen the investment boom driving a global rally.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Credit cards notoriously have exceptionally high interest rates, so avoiding credit card debt is prudent.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of prudent

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