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reticently

/ˈrɛt.ɪ.sənt.li/

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adverb

/ˈrɛt.ɪ.sənt.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'таким образом, который проявляет нежелание или сдержанность в речи или действиях'. Описывает поведение, характеризующееся молчаливостью, сдержанностью или нежеланием открыто делиться мыслями или чувствами.

An adverb meaning 'in a way that shows reluctance or reserve in speech or action.' It describes behavior characterized by quietness, restraint, or an unwillingness to share thoughts or feelings openly.

  1. In a reserved or quiet mannerC1formal

    In a way that shows reluctance to speak or express feelings openly.

    ruСдержанно

    • He reticently answered the questions during the interview.
    • She reticently shared her opinion on the controversial topic.
    • The witness reticently described what he had seen.

    Synonymsreservedlysilentlytaciturnly

    Antonymsbluntlycandidlyforthrightlyfranklyopenlyoutspokenlyunreservedly

Forms
  • more reticently comparative form
  • most reticently superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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