Associations to the word «Reticent»

Wiktionary

RETICENT, adjective. Keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.

Dictionary definition

RETICENT, adjective. Temperamentally disinclined to talk.
RETICENT, adjective. Cool and formal in manner.
RETICENT, adjective. Reluctant to draw attention to yourself.

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain