closed-mouthed

[US]/[kləʊzˈmaʊθt]/
[UK]/[kloʊzˈmaʊθt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having the mouth closed.; Reserved or taciturn in speech; unwilling to speak freely.; Showing a lack of enthusiasm or expression.

Phrases & Collocations

closed-mouthed stare

closed-mouthed expression

a closed-mouthed look

closed-mouthed silence

being closed-mouthed

closed-mouthed disapproval

closed-mouthed manner

closed-mouthed child

closed-mouthed way

closed-mouthed figure

Example Sentences

she gave him a closed-mouthed stare across the crowded room.

the child stood closed-mouthed, watching the street performers.

he listened with a closed-mouthed expression, pretending to be interested.

the audience remained closed-mouthed throughout the entire performance.

a closed-mouthed smile played on her lips as she heard the good news.

the judge observed the defendant with a closed-mouthed and serious demeanor.

he offered a closed-mouthed shrug, indicating he didn't know.

the professor delivered the lecture with a consistently closed-mouthed expression.

she reacted with a closed-mouthed disapproval to his suggestion.

the cat sat closed-mouthed, basking in the afternoon sun.

he maintained a closed-mouthed silence during the difficult conversation.

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