reticently (Meaning)

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reticently (r)

with reticence; in a reticent manner

Mary reticently admitted her role in the incident.
The teenager reticently answered the questions posed by the authorities.
The witness reticently provided details of the crime, fearing retaliation.
The victim reticently described the traumatic experience to the jury.
The accused remained reticently silent throughout the interrogation.
Emily's reticent nature made it difficult to gauge her thoughts.
The librarian reticently offered assistance, not wanting to disturb the patrons.
The student reticently handed in a poorly written essay that he was ashamed of.
The ambassador reticently expressed concern over the growing tensions.
The doctor reticently informed the patient of the severe diagnosis, not wanting to cause undue distress.

with reticence; in a reticent manner

secretive, close,silent, quiet, prudent, uncommunicative, closemouthed, tight-mouthed, tight-lipped, discreet

open, candid, frank, frank, candid, honest, communicative, communicative, honest, open

Mary reticently admitted her role in the incident.

The teenager reticently answered the questions posed by the authorities.

The witness reticently provided details of the crime, fearing retaliation.

The victim reticently described the traumatic experience to the jury.