reticent

📘 Definition & Meaning

Describing someone who is quiet and does not easily share their thoughts, feelings, or information with others; naturally reserved.

🇮🇳 Translations in Indian Languages

✍️ Example Uses in Sentences

• "The reticent author rarely gave interviews, preferring to let his books speak for themselves."
• "Rohan is quite reticent in large groups, but he is very expressive when he's with his best friend."
• "Despite the detective's questioning, the suspect remained reticent about his whereabouts on the night of the crime."

🌱 Word Etymology & Origin

From the Latin word 'reticere', which means 'to keep silent'. It combines 're-' (an intensive prefix) and 'tacere' (to be silent).

💡 Memory Hook & Fun Fact

Mnemonic: Think of 'Reticent' as 'Ready to be Silent'. It's the perfect word for that one friend who listens a lot but says very little!