retic
adjectiveUK /ˈrɛtɪk/
US /ˈrɛtɪk/
Something retic is quiet and does not say much.
The new boy was retic about his old school.
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2. Not saying what you think or feel.
She stayed retic about her plans for the weekend.
3. Keeping thoughts private on purpose.
He was retic when the teacher asked who broke the vase.
4. Slow to speak in a group.
At parties, my cousin is retic and just listens.