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Taciturnly: meaning, definitions and examples

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taciturnly

 

[ ˈtæsɪtɜrnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in communication

In a reserved or uncommunicative manner; without speaking much.

Synonyms

quietly, reservedly, silently

Examples of usage

  • He nodded taciturnly in response to the question.
  • She sat taciturnly throughout the meeting, only speaking when necessary.
Context #2 | Adverb

in behavior

In a manner that is uncommunicative or not inclined to talk.

Synonyms

reticently, uncommunicatively, wordlessly

Examples of usage

  • He looked around the room taciturnly, avoiding eye contact with anyone.
  • The old man walked taciturnly down the street, lost in his own thoughts.

Translations

Translations of the word "taciturnly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 taciturnamente

🇮🇳 मौनतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 schweigsam

🇮🇩 dengan pendiam

🇺🇦 мовчазно

🇵🇱 małomówny

🇯🇵 寡黙に (かもくに)

🇫🇷 taciturne

🇪🇸 taciturno

🇹🇷 suskun bir şekilde

🇰🇷 과묵하게 (gwamukhage)

🇸🇦 بتحفظ

🇨🇿 mlčenlivě

🇸🇰 tacitne

🇨🇳 沉默寡言地 (chénmò guǎyán de)

🇸🇮 molkoma

🇮🇸 þögult

🇰🇿 үндемей

🇬🇪 ჩუმად

🇦🇿 susqun

🇲🇽 taciturno

Etymology

The word 'taciturnly' is derived from the adjective 'taciturn,' which comes from the Latin word 'taciturnus,' meaning silent. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'taciturnly,' which describes the manner in which someone is uncommunicative or reserved in speech or behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,450, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.