tight
lipped
Comparative
more tight-lipped
Superlative
most tight-lipped
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unwilling to speak freely or disclose information
- She stayed tight-lipped and shook her head.
- They were tight-lipped about the surprise announcement until the official release.
- Despite the pressure, the manager stayed tight-lipped about the company’s future.
- The witness remained tight-lipped during the investigation.
- The tight-lipped silence in the room made everyone feel uneasy.
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