Meaning of the word taciturn in English

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taciturn

US /ˈtæs.ə.tɝːn/
UK /ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜːn/

Adjective

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Example:
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke at meetings.
Her normally outgoing brother became quiet and taciturn after the accident.