taciturn — habitually reserved and uncommunicative; saying little
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: habitually reserved and uncommunicative; saying little
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæsɪˌtɜrn/
Example Sentences
- My taciturn roommate communicates mainly through sticky notes on the fridge.
- The taciturn detective solved cases with actions, not words.
- Even at his own birthday party, Jake remained taciturn and answered questions with nods.
taciturn
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtæsɪˌtɜrn/]
habitually reserved and uncommunicative; saying little
The quiet one in the crowd
The taciturn keeper stays stern, hiding his deep concern
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'taciturnos', derived from 'tacitus' meaning 'silent' or 'tacit', combined with the suffix '-urnus' indicating a habitual quality or disposition.
Breakdown
tacit- (silent, unspoken) + -urn (habitually inclined to) = taciturn (habitually silent and reserved)
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📝Examples
“My taciturn roommate communicates mainly through sticky notes on the fridge.”
“The taciturn detective solved cases with actions, not words.”
“Even at his own birthday party, Jake remained taciturn and answered questions with nods.”
“The taciturn librarian's loudest sound was turning book pages.”
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