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Definition of Tightlipped
1. Adjective. Inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information. "Although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it"
Exact synonyms: Close, Closelipped, Closemouthed, Secretive
Similar to: Incommunicative, Uncommunicative
Derivative terms: Closeness, Secrete, Secretiveness, Secretiveness
Similar to: Incommunicative, Uncommunicative
Derivative terms: Closeness, Secrete, Secretiveness, Secretiveness
Definition of Tightlipped
1. Adjective. (alternative spelling of tight-lipped) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tightlipped
Literary usage of Tightlipped
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Outside the Boxby Dan Allosso by Dan Allosso (2007)
"His long, blonde hair darkened and shortened to a buzz cut and his face molded
around a square-jawed, tightlipped expression that screamed "cop. ..."
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