TIGHT-LIPPED Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

tight-lipped

adjective

ˈtīt-ˈlipt

Definition of tight-lipped

as in silent

tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination) the cabinet official is usually tight-lipped about her private life

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Recent Examples of tight-lipped Kelce has kept tight-lipped on wedding details As for Kelce, the Super Bowl champion has not gone into detail about his future nuptials. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Rumors of guest list drama are swirling Unsurprisingly, Swift and Kelce have been tight-lipped about wedding details, but keeping an event this huge under wraps is an uphill battle. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 However, despite new Leafs GM John Chayka meeting with McKenna at his home, the team was tight-lipped about their decision. — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 In 2021, The Herald reported that the restaurant group had plans to build a second restaurant off SC-160 but was tight-lipped about the concept. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tight-lipped

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And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of silent

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An opportunity to benefit from FIFA’s litigious inconsistencies, which usually feel reserved for the A-list stars.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
The American Express Platinum Card® comes with access to Amex Experiences, which gets you special access to presale, reserved and preferred tickets.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 7 July 2026

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Ossant describes the collection as combining sensual tailoring with fluid proportions and restrained transparency, creating an understated confidence that has become synonymous with Vaccarello's creative direction.

— Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The joyous if relatively restrained gathering was the culmination of the riotous nationwide celebrations that had broken out on the evening of April 12, when the results of the parliamentary elections came in.

— Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

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