tight-lipped

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Having the lips pressed tightly together, hence, not speaking.

   • He would have sprung upon Captain Blood, who stood aloof, alert, tight-lipped, and watchful.
   • Gaining the dak, they were joined on the veranda by four tight-lipped men.
2. 2

   Unwilling to divulge information.

   • The open access operator has remained tight-lipped over what may have caused the driver to suddenly apply the brake, but stressed that safety was its priority.

The neighborhood

• antonymindiscreetantonym(s) of “unwilling to divulge information”
• antonymloose-lippedantonym(s) of “unwilling to divulge information”
• neighbortight lips