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单词 closemouthed
释义

closemouthed

adjective

close·​mouthed ˈklōz-ˌmau̇tht How to pronounce closemouthed (audio)
-ˈmau̇tht,
 also  ˈklōs-ˌmau̇t͟hd,
-ˈmau̇t͟hd
: cautious in speaking : uncommunicative
also : secretive

Synonyms

  • close
  • dark
  • reticent
  • secretive
  • tight-mouthed
  • uncommunicative
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Example Sentences

he remained closemouthed about their activities encourage the closemouthed children to speak up and not be shy
Recent Examples on the Web Hutton’s gaptoothed smile replaced the closemouthed gaze and white eyeliner of Vogue models of the 1960s. Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2021 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 By and large, this is a secretive, closemouthed group of individuals who want nothing more than to say little and share even less. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 3 July 2018 By and large, this is a secretive, closemouthed group of individuals who want nothing more than to say little and share even less. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 3 July 2018 Led by Vice President Temer, whose cryptic, closemouthed demeanor has his rivals comparing him to a butler in a horror movie, the centrists anchoring Ms. Rousseff’s coalition broke away last week. Simon Romero, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2016

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

closemouthed

adjective

1
as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge he remained closemouthed about their activities

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • silent
  • secretive
  • close
  • quiet
  • reticent
  • uncommunicative
  • taciturn
  • tight-mouthed
  • discreet
  • prudent
  • dark
  • reserved
  • tight-lipped
  • clandestine
  • furtive
  • surreptitious
  • secret
  • covert
  • underhanded
  • undercover
  • sneaky
  • stealthy
  • underhand
  • sneak
  • hugger-mugger

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • open
  • frank
  • communicative
  • outspoken
  • candid
  • honest
  • blunt
  • tactless
  • out-front
  • up-front
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2
as in reserved
tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination) encourage the closemouthed children to speak up and not be shy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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