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taciturnly

Variant of taciturn

adjective

almost always silent; not liking to talk; uncommunicative

Origin: < Fr or L: Fr taciturne; L taciturnus < tacere: see tacit

Related Forms:

taciturnity noun
taciturnly adverb

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