English Dictionary

tight-lipped

形容詞

直訳 慣用表現

(literally) Having the lips pressed tightly together, hence, not speaking. / (idiomatic) Unwilling to divulge information.

日本語の意味

唇を固く結んでいる状態、つまり黙っていることを表す / 情報を漏らさず、秘密を守る性質や態度を示す

When asked about the scandal, the CEO remained tight-lipped, offering only a brief nod.

スキャンダルについて尋ねられたとき、CEOは口を固く閉ざし、ただ短くうなずいただけだった。

意味（1）

(literally) Having the lips pressed tightly together, hence, not speaking.

He would have sprung upon Captain Blood, who stood aloof, alert, tight-lipped, and watchful.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) Unwilling to divulge information.

The open access operator has remained tight-lipped over what may have caused the driver to suddenly apply the brake, but stressed that safety was its priority.

more tight-lipped （ comparative ）

most tight-lipped （ superlative ）