Word: reticently
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: ret
i
cent
ly
Definition: In a reticent manner; reluctant to draw attention to yourself
Morphemes:
Affix: reticent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Hesitant or not wanting to take some action; reluctant (usually followed by a verb in the infinitive).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: reticēns
Language: la
Decoded: reticens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: being silent, keeping silent; silent, reticent
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.