man of few words

Example Sentences

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Said San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz: “Sam has continued to be the same Sam he was in high school. He is the leader of the locker room where he sets the example and makes everyone around him better. He is a man of few words and lets his actions do the talking. He is the ultra competitor and when he steps onto the field or basketball court, he was there to win.”

From Los Angeles Times

Those who know him say he is passionate about music and a man of few words but much action.

From Barron's

Johnny didn’t talk to many people, he was a man of few words, and the fact I got an interview, I was just like, “Whoa.”

From Los Angeles Times

Grainier is a man of few words, which makes the few times he does speak of his feelings all the more powerful, and Edgerton is able to convey his thoughts and emotions through his eyes and body, as the way he looks at something often says as much as if he actually put it into words.

From Los Angeles Times

Now Brook, a man of few words, needs to find a way to ensure Baker, a man of many, does not overthink in the days inbetween.

From BBC