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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTaciturn
/ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜrn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
"Despite the lively atmosphere, he remained taciturn, preferring to observe rather than engage." - 2
Characterized by a reluctance to speak.
"Her taciturn nature made it difficult for others to get to know her."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'taciturn' originates from the Latin 'taciturnus', which means 'silent' or 'quiet'. It evolved in the early 17th century into English, retaining its meaning of being reserved or uncommunicative.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Taciturn" is said worldwide
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taciturne
Transliteration: ta-si-turn
"Il est resté taciturne pendant toute la réunion."
schweigsam
Transliteration: shvayg-zahm
"Er war während des Gesprächs schweigsam."
taciturno
Transliteration: ta-chi-tur-no
"Era molto taciturno durante la cena."
taciturno
Transliteration: ta-si-tur-no
"Él es muy taciturno en las reuniones."
taciturno
Transliteration: ta-si-tur-no
"Ele é bastante taciturno em público."
मौन
Transliteration: maun
"वह हमेशा मौन रहता है।"
沉默寡言
Transliteration: chén mò guǎ yán
"他在聚会上总是沉默寡言。"
과묵한
Transliteration: gwa-muk-han
"그는 항상 과묵한 편이다."
無口
Transliteration: mukuchi
"彼はいつも無口です。"
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