Laconic
Expressed in only a few words; concise to the point of seeming abrupt.
adjectiveLaconic
Expressed in only a few words; concise to the point of seeming abrupt.
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Imagine This
The magician sold Calvin a tonic that would boost his literary skills and make him speak more than a few words.
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Sounds Like
luh-KON-ik
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Looks Like
la-con-ic
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Remember This
From Greek Lakonikos, meaning 'of Laconia' (the region of Sparta); Spartans were famous for their terse, laconic speech.
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Other Forms
laconicitynoun
laconicismnoun
laconicizeverb
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Note
Laconic describes brevity of speech, not quality of content. It can carry a slightly negative nuance if the brevity seems curt or unfriendly. Do not confuse with describing lengthy or overly detailed writing.