Taciturn — Defs

01 a. Habitually silent; not given to converse; not apt to talk or speak.

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Habitually silent; not given to converse; not apt to talk or speak.

Syn. Silent; reserved.

Taciturn, Silent. Silent has reference to the act; taciturn, to the habit. A man may be silent from circumstances; he is taciturn from disposition. The loquacious man is at times silent; one who is taciturn may now and then make an effort at conversation.