close-lipped

[ klohs-lipt ]

adjective

1. not talking or telling much.

close-lipped

/ ˌkləʊsˈmaʊðd; -ˈmaʊθt; ˌkləʊsˈlɪpt /

adjective

1. not talking or revealing much

Example Sentences

Under pressure, the usually close-lipped Cathy family began to express their views more publicly.

From The Daily Beast

The older women, with shawls folded about their stooped shoulders, were close-lipped, somber.

From Project Gutenberg

Dan was very close-lipped about her, and his reticence had intensified the mystery regarding his ward.

From Project Gutenberg

"Exactly," said Mr. Wintersloan, and having turned a little deliberate close-lipped smile on her for a moment, resumed his wing.

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His face reflected in the mirror was impassive and close-lipped.

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The independent and close-lipped scout was riding outside the group.

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