Reticently: meaning, definitions and examples
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reticently
[ rɪˈtɪsəntli ]
used in conversation
In a reserved or shy manner; not wanting to draw attention to oneself.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She spoke reticently about her personal life.
- He smiled reticently, avoiding eye contact.
- They answered reticently when asked about the incident.
Translations
Translations of the word "reticently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reticentemente
🇮🇳 अल्पभाषी ढंग से
🇩🇪 zurückhaltend
🇮🇩 dengan diam
🇺🇦 стримано
🇵🇱 powściągliwie
🇯🇵 控えめに (ひかえめに)
🇫🇷 réticemment
🇪🇸 reticentemente
🇹🇷 çekingen bir şekilde
🇰🇷 조심스럽게
🇸🇦 بتحفظ
🇨🇿 zdrženlivě
🇸🇰 zdržiavo
🇨🇳 谨慎地 (jǐnshèn de)
🇸🇮 zadržano
🇮🇸 þögullega
🇰🇿 ұстамдылықпен
🇬🇪 თავშეკავებით
🇦🇿 susqunluqla
🇲🇽 reticentemente
Word origin
The word 'reticently' comes from the adjective 'reticent,' which is derived from the Latin word 'reticent-' (present participle of 'reticere,' meaning 'to keep silent'). The adverb 'reticently' first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.