Synonyms of taciturn
7 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for taciturn is silent. Other synonyms of taciturn are quiet, untalkative and silentious. The opposite of taciturn is loquacious.
Synonyms and similar words for taciturn
adjectiveSilent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
- reticent
- untalkativeUnwilling to talk; taciturn; refusing to speak.
- unloquaciousNot loquacious, having little to say.
- quietNot talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
- reserved
- silentNot speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
- silentiousHabitually taciturn; prone to silence.
Opposite of taciturn
adjectiveSilent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
- garrulous
- loquaciousTalkative; chatty.
- talkative
- prolix
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of taciturn
- adjective Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
taciturn in other languages
Questions about synonyms of taciturn
- What is another word for taciturn?
- Taciturn has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as silent, quiet, untalkative and silentious.
- What is the opposite of taciturn?
- The opposite of taciturn is loquacious.
- What does taciturn mean?
- Taciturn means silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
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