closemouthed | Definition of closemouthed

Synonyms and Antonyms of closemouthed

1 given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge

he remained closemouthed about their activities

Synonyms of closemouthed

close, dark, reticent, secretive, tight-mouthed, uncommunicative

Words Related to closemouthed

quiet, reserved, silent, taciturn, tight-lipped

discreet, prudent

clandestine, covert, furtive, hugger-mugger, secret, sneak, sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious, undercover, underhand, underhanded

Near Antonyms of closemouthed

candid, frank, honest, out-front, up-front

blunt, outspoken, tactless

Antonyms of closemouthed

communicative, open

2 tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)

encourage the closemouthed children to speak up and not be shy

Synonyms of closemouthed

dumb, laconic, reserved, reticent, silent, taciturn, tight-lipped, uncommunicative

Words Related to closemouthed

aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, reserved, restrained

sedate, self-contained, sober, staid

backward, bashful, coy, demure, diffident, modest, retiring, self-effacing, sheepish

Near Antonyms of closemouthed

free-spoken, outspoken, vocal

gossipy, talebearing

diffuse, long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy

extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, sociable

Antonyms of closemouthed

blabby, chatty, communicative, conversational, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talkative, talky, unreserved