TACITURN

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Habitually silent or reserved; not inclined to talk.

Synonyms: 

Reserved, Reticent, Silent

Antonyms: 

Talkative, Chatty, Loquacious

Examples:

• The taciturn cowboy only said two words: “Yup” and “Nope”.

• My grandfather was a taciturn gentleman - he never said much, but when he did, people listened.

Etymology:

From the Latin taciturnus, meaning “to be silent".

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