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taciturn
[ tas-i-turn ]
adjective
- inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.
Synonyms: quiet, reticent, uncommunicative, silent
- dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner.
taciturn
/ ˈtæsɪˌtɜːn /
adjective
- habitually silent, reserved, or uncommunicative; not inclined to conversation
Derived Forms
- ˌtaciˈturnity, noun
- ˈtaciˌturnly, adverb
Other Words From
- taci·turnly adverb
- un·taci·turn adjective
- un·taci·turnly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of taciturn1
Example Sentences
His is a particularly taciturn manifestation of masculinity.
No one would confuse him the taciturn, forgetful and vengeful Senate Majority Leader.
Tall and taciturn, he exuded the easy authority of a young man used to money and the deference that came with it.
The exuberant, indefatigable Democrat from Oregon and the dour, taciturn Republican from New Hampshire made an odd couple.
The usually taciturn Zakhilwal spoke spiritedly and aggressively for the first hour of his impeachment.
While the latter was remarkably eloquent, the former was taciturn to the last degree.
She spoke no word of English and seemed rather taciturn; the only anxiety she manifested was as to the amount of her remuneration.
Pale, lean, taciturn and somewhat deaf, he bore much resemblance to the Knight of the Rueful Countenance.
Josephine appeared as usual at breakfast: talkative to her father, and taciturn to her female companion.
They were silent and taciturn, and acted as though a short conversation indicated a "financial touch."
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