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Means inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation. Dour, stern, and in silence in expression manner.

2007-02-13 13:17:31 · 3 answers · asked by Natalie F 1 in Education & Reference Words & Wordplay

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The taciturn old man refused to enter the conversation.

That's as an adjective. There's no way to use it as an adverb - it isn't one.

2007-02-13 14:25:50 · answer #1 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 0 0

You might use the word "taciturn" as an adjective to describe a sentry ... "The taciturn guard kept watch, keeping his ears open for any approaching sound."

2016-05-24 07:57:13 · answer #2 · answered by Mollie 4 · 0 0

stop wait a minute let this taciturn turn it up

2007-02-13 13:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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