\Tac"i*turn\, a. [L. taciturnus: cf. F. taciturne. See
{Tacit}.]
Habitually silent; not given to converse; not apt to talk or
speak. -- {Tac"i*turn*ly}, adv.
Syn: Silent; reserved.
Usage: {Taciturn}, {Silent}. Silent has reference to the act;
       taciturn, to the habit. A man may be silent from
       circumstances; he is taciturn from disposition. The
       loquacious man is at times silent; one who is taciturn
       may now and then make an effort at conversation.