Taciturn

adjective/tas-i-turn/

Meaning

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

In context
The taciturn man spoke only when absolutely necessary.

Remember it

TACIT + TURN: a person turned towards silence — they keep their words to themselves.

Use it well

Describes a person's usual habit, not one quiet moment — good for character sketches: 'a taciturn farmer'.