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- Dictionarytaciturn/ˈtasɪtəːn/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little: "after such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose"
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adjective. uk / ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜːn / us / ˈtæs.ə.tɝːn / Add to word list. tending not to speak much: He's a reserved, taciturn person. Synonym. quiet. Opposites. chatty informal. garrulous. loquacious formal. talkative. voluble formal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not speaking much or often. quiet She's a quiet little thing.
The meaning of TACITURN is temperamentally disinclined to talk. How to use taciturn in a sentence. How should you use taciturn? Synonym Discussion of Taciturn.
Someone who is taciturn is reserved, not loud and talkative. The word itself refers to the trait of reticence, of seeming aloof and uncommunicative. A taciturn person might be snobby, naturally quiet, or just shy.
talkative. voluble formal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not speaking much or often. quiet She's a quiet little thing. taciturn Her father was a shy, taciturn man. abrupt He is criticized for being too abrupt with his clients. curt She was very curt with him. terse I don't appreciate how terse she is in meetings. See more results »
Taciturn definition: inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.. See examples of TACITURN used in a sentence.
Definition of taciturn adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. inclined to silence; reserved in speech; uncommunicative. 2. dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner. [1765–75; < Latin taciturnus = tacit (us) silent (see tacit) + -urnus adj. suffix of time] tac`i•tur′ni•ty, n. tac′i•turn`ly, adv.
A complete guide to the word "TACITURN": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
TACITURN meaning: saying very little and not seeming friendly. Learn more.
adjective. A taciturn person does not say very much and can seem unfriendly. A taciturn man, he replied to my questions in monosyllables. Synonyms: uncommunicative, reserved, reticent, unforthcoming More Synonyms of taciturn. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency.
