taciturn
/'tæsitə:n/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Habitually reserved and uncommunicative: Describes a person who tends to be quiet, says little, and does not readily engage in conversation.
Usage
The word "taciturn" is used to describe a person's enduring personality trait of being quiet and disinclined to speak. It is more formal than synonyms like "quiet" and often implies a somewhat stern, aloof, or thoughtful silence rather than shyness.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The taciturn farmer rarely spoke to anyone in the village.
- Her taciturn nature made it difficult to know what she was thinking.
- He gave a taciturn nod in response to the question.
Advanced Usage
- "taciturn silence": A silence that is characteristic of a person who is habitually quiet.
- A taciturn silence fell over the group as they waited for the news.
Variants and Related Words
- Taciturnity (noun): The quality or state of being taciturn.
- His taciturnity was often mistaken for rudeness.
Synonyms
- Reticent: Restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance.
- Laconic: Using very few words.
- Untalkative: Not inclined to talk.
Antonyms
- Garrulous: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
- Loquacious: Tending to talk a great deal.
- Voluble: Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently.
Adjective
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habitually reserved and uncommunicative
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