A person of few words: meaning and use in English
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Use a person of few words for someone who does not speak much or tends to give short answers. You can say, 'Mina is a person of few words, but she listens closely.' The traditional phrase a man of few words is used for a man; use a woman of few words for a woman, or a person of few words when you want a gender-inclusive description.
Kai is a person of few words, but everyone listens when he gives advice.