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Definition of closemouthed

closemouthed

/ˌkloʊsˈmaʊðd/
close · mouthed
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• adjective

1

Cautious in speaking; reluctant to talk or reveal information.

Example

"The witness remained stubbornly closemouthed throughout the entire investigation."

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• Rhymes for closemouthed

• Nearby Words

closefitting
closelipped
closely
closemouthed
closeness
closeout
closer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Closemouthed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/closemouthed
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