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单词 tight-lipped
释义

tight-lipped

adjective

ˈtīt-ˈlipt How to pronounce tight-lipped (audio)
1
: having the lips closed tight (as in determination)
2
: reluctant to speak : taciturn

Synonyms

  • closemouthed
  • dumb
  • laconic
  • reserved
  • reticent
  • silent
  • taciturn
  • uncommunicative
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Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

tight-lipped

adjective

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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