CLOSEMOUTHED Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word closemouthed. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CLOSEMOUTHED
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secretive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information | ||||||||
hush-hush | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | ||||||||
mum | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • of China • informal terms for a mother • secrecy adjective satellite • failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to | ||||||||
mute | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a deaf person who is unable to speak • a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument adjective satellite • expressed without speech • unable to speak because of hereditary deafness verb • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping | ||||||||
reserved | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||||
reticent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • temperamentally disinclined to talk • cool and formal in manner • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||||
silent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by absence of sound • failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to • implied by or inferred from actions or statements • not made to sound • having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility • unable to speak because of hereditary deafness • expressed without speech | ||||||||
taciturn | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • habitually reserved and uncommunicative | ||||||||
uncommunicative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions | ||||||||
unforthcoming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • Not forthcoming; laconic or uncooperative | ||||||||
close | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other • close in relevance or relationship • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances noun • the temporal end; the concluding time • the last section of a communication • the concluding part of any performance adverb • near in time or place or relationship • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough • marked by fidelity to an original • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • crowded • lacking fresh air • of textiles • strictly confined or guarded • confined to specific persons • fitting closely but comfortably • used of hair or haircuts • giving or spending with reluctance • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information verb • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut • become closed • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) • come to a close • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement • be priced or listed when trading stops • engage at close quarters • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact • come together, as if in an embrace • draw near • bring together all the elements or parts of • bar access to • fill or stop up • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead | ||||||||
closelipped | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information | ||||||||
tightlipped | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information |