tight-lipped

adjective

1
: having the lips closed tight (as in determination)
2
: reluctant to speak : taciturn

Examples of tight-lipped in a Sentence

the cabinet official is usually tight-lipped about her private life
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Ukraine is also tight-lipped about its personnel losses although in February 2024, President Volodymr Zelensky said 31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed, which is lower than other estimates. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The superstar duo has remained tight-lipped regarding details of the LP, but some special guests expected to appear on the album include Sting and Jelly Roll. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024 Organizers for the rally are tight-lipped on timing. USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 But beyond that, the future Dallas Mavericks owner was tight-lipped about his relationship and not much has changed in that regard. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tight-lipped 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tight-lipped was in 1876

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“Tight-lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight-lipped. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

tight-lipped

adjective
-ˈlipt
1
: having the lips closed tight (as in determination)
2
: not liking to speak : taciturn
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