Learn English – Adjective meaning “not speaking much”

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Example:

This was my first time seeing him like this: […], almost speechless.

The first word that came to my mind was quiet. But I think its meaning is closer to not speaking at all than speaking less.

Best Answer

Taciturn may fit in your sentence:

  • inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.

or laconic:

  • using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.

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