taciturn

• He was somewhat taciturn, ate very little, and drank nothing but water, but his manners were those of a perfect gentleman. —  For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War
• His conductor was taciturn, and the boy was glad when the reporter joined them. —  The Boy With the U.S. Census
• The old woman was very taciturn, and apparently hostile to Buntingford, whom she perfectly remembered; but she had told enough The June evening was in full beauty when the car drew up at the Rectory. —  Helena
• A contemporary described Him as "very taciturn, and [he] would never utter a word unless it was absolutely necessary. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
• The village gossips disliked him because he was unmarried, taciturn, and did not care for their company. —  The Last Trail

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