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tight-lipped

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tight·lipped also tight-lipped  (ttlpt)
adj.
1. Having the lips pressed together.
2. Loath to speak; close-mouthed. See Synonyms at silent.

tightlippedness n.

tight-lipped
adj
1. reticent, secretive, or taciturn
2. with the lips pressed tightly together, as through anger
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
tight-lipped
adjective secretive, reticent, uncommunicative, reserved, quiet, silent, mute, taciturn, close-mouthed, unforthcoming, close-lipped Officials are tight-lipped about launching an attack.
Translations
tight-lipped [ˈtaɪtˈlɪpt] ADJ
1. (= secretive) → hermético
to be/remain tight-lipped about sthmantener la boca cerrada respecto a algo
tight-lipped silencesilencio m hermético
2. (= angry) [person] → mudo de rabia; [expression] → de rabia contenida
tight-lipped [ˌtaɪtˈlɪpt] adj to be tight-lipped (silent) → essere reticente; (angry) → tenere le labbra serrate
tight-lipped [ˌtaɪtˈlɪpt] adj to be tight-lipped (silent) → essere reticente; (angry) → tenere le labbra serrate


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