reticulary

/ɪˈtɪkjʊlərli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a reticent or reserved manner

“She approached him reticulary, not wanting to disturb his thoughts.”

2. noun

a person who speaks in a reticent or reserved manner

“He’s a bit of a reticulary, so it’s hard to get him to open up in conversations.”

Synonyms

  • hesitantly
  • reservedly
  • silently

Antonyms

  • eloquently
  • expansively
  • volubly