Taciturnity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taciturnity is a noun meaning The trait of being taciturn.
Meaning
The trait of being taciturn.
More Meanings
- (law, Scotland) Failure to assert a legal right in a way that implies that it is being given up.
Example Sentences
Once he is back on the bench, will Justice Thomas revert to his usual taciturnity?
Humphries broke out more freely into speech than he had done before, for his usual characteristic was that of taciturnity.
Gernois’ cordiality was short-lived. No sooner had they ridden out of sight of Captain Gerard and his men than he lapsed once more into his accustomed taciturnity.
"[…]and as Mr. H., with his long purse and his willingness to receive hints, is no bad card in the game, he has been brought up to Abbotsford for a week; his taciturnity has long ago fled, and he is one of the most loquacious Borderers going. […]"
Word Forms
- taciturnities
Synonyms for taciturnity
Depending on context, synonyms include reticence, reserve.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reticence, reserve, tacitness, tight-lippedness, tightlippedness, untalkativeness.
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