June 19, 2026
taciturn
/ˈtasɪtəːn/adjective
Quiet by nature and tending to say very little.
Example sentences
- “My grandfather was a taciturn man who rarely spoke at dinner.”
- “The taciturn farmer answered every question with a single word.”
Formal, and about temperament rather than mood: a taciturn person is always quiet, not just quiet today. Shyness or unfriendliness is only implied.