taciturn
adjectiveHow many syllables in taciturn?
There are 3 syllables in the word taciturn.Divide taciturn into syllables:
tac · i · turn
How to pronounce taciturn:
Definition of taciturn:
- taciturn (adjective):
- temperamentally disinclined to talk
- habitually reserved and uncommunicative.
- habitually silent, reserved, or uncommunicative
Synonyms for taciturn:
reticentaloofantisocialquietdumbsilentlaconicdistantuncommunicativemuteShow 4 more
Antonyms for taciturn:
boldoutgoingapproachablegushingvivaciousboisterousgenialtalkativejabberinglovableShow 15 more
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