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close-lipped
adjective as in close
adjective as in closemouthed
Example Sentences
Under pressure, the usually close-lipped Cathy family began to express their views more publicly.
The older women, with shawls folded about their stooped shoulders, were close-lipped, somber.
Dan was very close-lipped about her, and his reticence had intensified the mystery regarding his ward.
"Exactly," said Mr. Wintersloan, and having turned a little deliberate close-lipped smile on her for a moment, resumed his wing.
His face reflected in the mirror was impassive and close-lipped.
The independent and close-lipped scout was riding outside the group.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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