[ret.i.cent] adj [L reticent-, reticens, prp. of reticere to keep silent, fr. re- + tacere to be silent--more at tacit] (ca. 1834) 1: inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech: reserved
2: restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance "the room has an aspect of ~ dignity --A. N. Whitehead"
3: reluctant syn see silent -- ret.i.cent.ly adv