| ADJECTIVE | all | buttoned-up | (British colloquial) not inclined to conversation |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | buttoned-up | conservative in professional manner |
| Meaning | (British colloquial) not inclined to conversation. | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | United Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain | A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles |
| Broader | taciturn | Habitually reserved and uncommunicative |
| Usage of | colloquialism | A colloquial expression |
| Meaning | Conservative in professional manner. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "employers are looking for buttoned-up types" | |
| Broader | conservative | resistant to change |
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