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close-lipped

close-lipped
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb klohz lipt]
    • /verb kloʊz lɪpt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb klohz lipt]
    • /verb kloʊz lɪpt/

Definitions of close-lipped word

  • adjective close-lipped not talking or revealing much 3
  • adjective close-lipped not talking or telling much. 1
See all 2 definitions of close-lipped

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Parts of speech for Close-lipped

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Close-lipped

close-lipped popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for close-lipped

adj close-lipped

  • secluded — sheltered or screened from general activity, view, etc.: a secluded cottage.
  • hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
  • retired — withdrawn from or no longer occupied with one's business or profession: a retired banker.
  • private — privacy
  • closemouthed — not talking much; telling little; taciturn
All 19 Synonyms of close-lipped

Antonyms for close-lipped

adj close-lipped

  • sociable — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
  • far — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
  • faraway — distant; remote: faraway lands.
  • inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
  • unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
All 19 Antonyms of close-lipped

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