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1. (adj.) reticent
disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
2. reticent
restrained, as in style or appearance.
Etymology: (1825–35; < L reticent-, s. of reticēns, prp. of reticēre to keep silent =re-re - +-ticēre, comb. form of tacēre to be silent; see -ent)
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1. (adj) reticent, untalkative
temperamentally disinclined to talk
2. (adj) restrained, reticent, unemotional
cool and formal in manner
3. (adj) reticent, self-effacing, retiring
reluctant to draw attention to yourself
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) reticent
inclined to keep silent; reserved; uncommunicative
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