taciturn
inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.
dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner.
Origin of taciturn
1Other words for taciturn
Other words from taciturn
- tac·i·turn·ly, adverb
- un·tac·i·turn, adjective
- un·tac·i·turn·ly, adverb
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How to use taciturn in a sentence
Mrs. Cliffe retired quite taciturnly, nothing in her face responding to this rallying, and he bent quickly over Marion.
The Judge | Rebecca West"You will if we meet," she said taciturnly; but she gave him her hand for a moment.
Pelle the Conqueror, Complete | Martin Anderson NexoHis convictions upon all subjects were taciturnly inflexible.
The History of Mr. Polly | H. G. WellsThere I finally located him seated on an anvil, watching taciturnly the moving throng of busy mechanics.
After a silent examination he opened his worn and faded saddle-bags and proceeded taciturnly but capably with his work.
The Portal of Dreams | Charles Neville Buck
British Dictionary definitions for taciturn
/ (ˈtæsɪˌtɜːn) /
habitually silent, reserved, or uncommunicative; not inclined to conversation
Origin of taciturn
1Derived forms of taciturn
- taciturnity, noun
- taciturnly, adverb
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