taciturnity

Definition

The trait of being taciturn.

Etymology

From Middle English taciturnite, or alternatively from taciturn + -ity; both ultimately from Latin taciturnitās.

Example Sentences

• "Humphries broke out more freely into speech than he had done before, for his usual characteristic was that of taciturnity."
• "Gernois’ cordiality was short-lived. No sooner had they ridden out of sight of Captain Gerard and his men than he lapsed once more into his accustomed taciturnity."
• ""[…]and as Mr. H., with his long purse and his willingness to receive hints, is no bad card in the game, he has been brought up to Abbotsford for a week; his taciturnity has long ago fled, and he is one of the most loquacious Borderers going. […]""