Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taciturn
adjective
/ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜːrn/
Definition
Habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little.
Examples
- Despite his taciturn nature, he was a keen observer of the group dynamics.
- The taciturn student surprised everyone with her insightful comments during the discussion.
Meaning
A taciturn person tends to be reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
Synonyms
- reserved
- reticent
- quiet
- silent
- stoic
