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taciturn


These are words and phrases related to taciturn. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of taciturn.

NOT SPEAKING MUCH OR OFTEN


Her father was a shy, taciturn man.

Synonyms and examples


quiet
She's a quiet little thing.
abrupt
He is criticised for being too abrupt with his clients.
curt
disapproving
She was very curt with him.
terse
I don't appreciate how terse she is in meetings.
short
I'm sorry I was so short with you, but I was under a lot of stress.
laconic
formal
My uncle has quite a laconic wit.
not waste words
She doesn't waste words - if she agrees with you, she'll just say that.

Antonym and example


talkative
Her little boy is so talkative you can hardly get a word in!
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See words related to taciturn


silent
soft
muffled
faint
hushed
peaceful
sleepy
tranquil
restful
sequestered
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Something that is quiet does not make much noise. A quiet place or event does not have much activity, excitement, or people in it. People who are quiet do not speak much or often.

taciturn | American Thesaurus


taciturn


adjective
These are words and phrases related to taciturn. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of taciturn.
He's so taciturn no one knew whether he enjoyed the party or not.

Synonyms


reserved
aloof
reticent
sparing of words
uncommunicative
close-mouthed
tight-lipped
laconic
silent
quiet
secretive

Antonyms


talkative
loquacious
voluble
garrulous
chatty
open
unreserved
wordy
verbose
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