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closemouthed
adjective close·mouthed \ˈklōz-ˌmau̇tht, also ˈklōs-ˌmau̇thd\
Definition of CLOSEMOUTHED
: cautious in speaking : uncommunicative; also : secretive
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First Known Use of CLOSEMOUTHED
1881
Related to CLOSEMOUTHED
- Synonyms
- close, secretive, dark, reticent, tight-mouthed, uncommunicative
- Antonyms
- communicative, open
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