closemouthed
adjective
close·mouthed
ˈklōz-ˌmau̇tht 
-ˈmau̇tht
also ˈklōs-ˌmau̇t͟hd,
-ˈmau̇t͟hd
: cautious in speaking : uncommunicative
also
: secretive
Examples of closemouthed in a Sentence
he remained closemouthed about their activities
encourage the closemouthed children to speak up and not be shy
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“Closemouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closemouthed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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closemouthed
adjective
close·mouthed
-ˈmau̇t͟hd
-ˈmau̇tht
: not saying very much
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