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I believe that you're talking about the word 'reticent'. Meanings of it are as follow:
: 1 : inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved : 2 : restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance : 3 : reluctant
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What word means reticent and bashful?
That would be 'shy'
What are some vivid words for shy?
Timid, bashful, reserved, reticent.
What is the antonym of garrulous?
Reticent, uncommunicative, taciturn, close-mouthed or even just quiet.
What is another name for shy?
introvert timid retiring withdrawn bashful reticent
Choose the antonym for the word garrulous?
The antonym for garrulous is reticent, meaning someone who is reserved or uncommunicative.
What does squirly mean?
I think you mean squirrelly.It means1. Eccentric;2. Cunningly unforthcoming or reticent.
What is the word class of reticent?
The word reticent is an adjective.
How would you use reticent in a sentence?
I was reticent about revealing the source of my information. OR She was never reticent about her dislike for country music. OR He was reticent to tell the truth for fear he would be punished.
A sentence with the word reticent?
The suspect was reticent to answer the question because he did the crime.
What is a sentence with reticent in it?
In Germany people were reticent; if they did talk they could be put to death.
Sentence for reticent?
means reserved and unwilling to communicate. The man was reticent when his wife died.
How do you put the word reticent into a sentence?
She has always been reticent about discussing her private life. Because of nearly drowning as a child, he's reticent about attending a pool party. A mouth full of fillings makes her reticent to chew gum and eat sticky foods. After a student made laughed at him, Jeff was reticent to volunteer another answer in class.
The opposite of reticent?
outgoing
The opposite of reticent is?
outgoing...
How do you use reticence in a sentence?
Norm was quite talkative among friends, but reticent among people he did not know well. Note that "reticent" means quiet, but it is often confused with "hesitant" or "reluctant". It is therefore not correct to say someone was "reticent to speak up".
What is a penis with reticent in it?
It's odd that many people who love to gossip about someone else are so reticent about their own lives.
What word has the opposite meaning of gregarious?
Reticent
