Closemouthed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Closemouthed is an adjective meaning reticent, secretive or uncommunicative.
Meaning
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative.
Example Sentences
Instructors were notoriously closemouthed about their gunnery techniques.
As much so as possible; they have hardly a way that you would like, my dear ma'am; and are as closemouthed as if they were afraid of committing themselves.
Synonyms for closemouthed
Depending on context, synonyms include close, secretive, uncommunicative, incommunicative, tightlipped, closelipped.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tightlipped, uncommunicative, incommunicative, secretive, close, closelipped.
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