Both Uses
taciturn
in
The Silver Music Box
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- The affable man gradually turned into a grouchy, taciturn recluse.†
p. 87.3
- Without speaking, he gave an encouraging hug to his wife, who had become ever more taciturn as the day wore on.†
p. 156.1 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(taciturn) with a tendency to be reserved and not to talkSynonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
Consider using reticent rather than taciturn when the reluctance to talk is brought on by a particular situation rather than being a general disposition. - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)