English Explanatory Dictionary

tight-lipped

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the lips pressed tightly together, hence, not speaking.
  2. Unwilling to divulge information.

Pronunciation

En-au-tight-lipped.ogg

Word forms

tight-lipped more tight-lipped most tight-lipped tightlipped

Etymology

From tight + lipped.

Synonyms

closemouthed discreet secretive

Antonyms

indiscreet loose-lipped

Related words

tight lips

Derived words

tight-lippedness
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