taciturn
adjectiveUK /ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜːn/
US /ˈtæs.ə.tɝːn/
A taciturn person says very little.
My taciturn uncle mostly listened at dinner and only spoke when asked a question.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Habitually keeping one's thoughts and feelings to oneself.
She was taciturn about her plans, so no one knew she was moving.
3. Showing a tendency to speak only when necessary.
The taciturn guard answered our questions with single words.
4. Having a calm, serious manner that discourages small talk.
His taciturn expression made the new students nervous at first.