RETICENT


Meaning of RETICENT in English

[ 'rɛtɪs(ə)nt ]

■ adjective not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

Derivatives

reticence noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C19 (earlier (C17) as reticence ): from L. ~- , reticere 'remain silent'.

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