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Taciturn

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

Sense 1: Reluctant to engage in conversation; habitually silent.

Example sentences:

1. Despite his friendly nature, Peter was known to be taciturn during meetings.
2. The taciturn boy sat alone at lunch, lost in his own thoughts.
3. The librarian possessed a taciturn character and rarely spoke to patrons.

Sense 2: Expressed without words or speech.

Example sentences:

1. Mary's taciturn acceptance of the proposal spoke volumes about her indifference.
2. The artist's painting conveyed emotions that were taciturn yet profound.
3. His taciturn nod was enough to show his agreement.

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