tight-mouthed
adjective
ˈtīt-ˈmau̇t͟hd 
-ˈmau̇tht
: closemouthed
Synonyms
- close
- closemouthed
- dark
- reticent
- secretive
- uncommunicative
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Word History
First Known Use
1911, in the meaning defined above
tight-mouthed
adjective
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- silent
- close
- closemouthed
- quiet
- secretive
- dark
- prudent
- reticent
- reserved
- discreet
- uncommunicative
- taciturn
- tight-lipped
- clandestine
- sneaky
- surreptitious
- secret
- undercover
- stealthy
- underhanded
- furtive
- sneak
- underhand
- covert
- hugger-mugger
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- open
- communicative
- honest
- candid
- blunt
- outspoken
- frank
- out-front
- tactless
- up-front