closemouthed

Describes a person who is not inclined to speak much; reserved or secretive in speech.

ruОписывает человека, который не склонен много говорить; сдержанный или скрытный в разговоре.esDescribe a una persona que no tiende a hablar mucho; reservada o taciturna en la conversación, que guarda sus pensamientos u opiniones.frDécrit une personne qui parle peu, réservée ou secrète dans la conversation.deBeschreibt eine Person, die nicht viel spricht; zurückhaltend oder verschwiegen im Gespräch.ptDescreve uma pessoa que não fala muito, que é reservada ou evita revelar informações; discreta ou calada.zh形容一个人不爱多说话，沉默寡言，或在交谈中有所保留、不轻易透露想法。arيصف شخصًا لا يميل إلى الكلام الكثير؛ كتوم أو متحفظ في الحديث.

1. Reticent or secretive C1 formal

   Tending to keep information private; not inclined to speak freely or reveal secrets.

   • He remained closemouthed about the details of the negotiation.
   • She was closemouthed when asked about her plans for the future.
   • The witness was closemouthed during the interrogation.

   ruСкрытныйesReservado o calladofrréservé, peu communicatifdeVerschwiegenptReservadozh口风紧arكتوم

   Synonyms: closelippedguardedmumreticentsecretivesilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   Antonyms: candidcommunicativeforthrightfrankgarrulousloquaciousopentalkative

• more closemouthed comparative form
• most closemouthed superlative form