parciloquy

/ˌpɑrsɪˈloʊki/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of talking little, or the quality of being quiet or reserved in speech.

“Her parciloquy made it difficult for her to make friends at first, but they eventually warmed up to her once they got to know her better.”

Synonyms

  • reserve
  • reticence

Antonyms

  • loquaciousness
  • volubility