Taciturnly: meaning, definitions and examples
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taciturnly
[ ˈtæsɪtɜrnli ]
in communication
In a reserved or uncommunicative manner; without speaking much.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He nodded taciturnly in response to the question.
- She sat taciturnly throughout the meeting, only speaking when necessary.
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
Word origin
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.