taciturn

/ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈæsɪtˌɚn] /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈæsɪtˌɚn] /ˈta-sə-ˌtərn How to pronounce taciturn (audio)/ (ame, mw)

taciturn — adjective

  • taciturnpositive
  • more taciturncomparative
  • most taciturnsuperlative

1. usually speaking only a little and giving very short replies, often sounding dis

1.形容詞C1
釋義

usually speaking only a little and giving very short replies, often sounding distant rather than friendly.

例句

Theo stayed taciturn through lunch and only nodded at the coach's questions.

stay + taciturn in a social setting

Salma's taciturn brother answered the wedding guests with single words.

taciturn + person who gives minimal replies

同義詞
  • reticent

    more formal and often suggests unwillingness to talk

  • reserved

    broader and can stress emotional self-control as well as few words

  • quiet

    much broader; it can describe low noise or a gentle manner

  • uncommunicative

    stronger and more negative, stressing failure to share information

反義詞
  • talkative

    speaks a lot in ordinary conversation

  • chatty

    informal and friendly, with easy casual conversation

  • outspoken

    ready to say opinions directly and openly

文法句型

be + taciturn

seem/remain/stay + taciturn

taciturn + person

用法筆記

Usually used after be, seem, stay, and remain, or before nouns such as brother, driver, or neighbour. It describes a steady habit of speaking little, not a brief silence caused by fear, surprise, or respect.

常見錯誤

❌The room was taciturn after the power cut.
✅The room was silent after the power cut.
💡taciturn describes people who speak very little, not places with no sound.
❌Jin felt taciturn before meeting the new class.
✅Jin felt shy before meeting the new class.
💡taciturn suggests a usual quiet manner, while shy focuses on nervousness.