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Taciturn

Part of Speech: Adjective


Definition: Inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.


Sense 1: The general meaning of being silent and uncommunicative.

Example Sentence: The taciturn old man preferred to spend his time alone, rarely uttering a word.


Sense 2: Describing someone who chooses not to talk freely, but becomes talkative with close friends or family members.

Example Sentence: Despite his reputation for being taciturn at work, Peter was surprisingly outgoing and expressive among his close friends.


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