tight-lipped

[US]/[ˈtaɪt ˈlɪpt]/
[UK]/[ˈtaɪt ˈlɪpt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Not inclined to speak; reserved.; Reluctant to reveal information.

Phrases & Collocations

tight-lipped about

was tight-lipped

tight-lipped silence

remained tight-lipped

becoming tight-lipped

tight-lipped response

tight-lipped manner

tight-lipped smile

tight-lipped refusal

tight-lipped witness

Example Sentences

the witness remained tight-lipped during the entire interrogation.

he gave a tight-lipped response when asked about his whereabouts.

the politician was tight-lipped about the ongoing negotiations.

she offered a tight-lipped smile, revealing nothing of her thoughts.

the suspect was tight-lipped and refused to answer any questions.

after the disastrous meeting, the board members were tight-lipped.

the ceo remained tight-lipped regarding the company's financial struggles.

despite repeated questioning, the informant stayed tight-lipped.

the lawyer advised his client to remain tight-lipped with the police.

the journalist noticed the source was unusually tight-lipped.

the team was tight-lipped about their strategy before the game.

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