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- Dictionarylaconic/ləˈkɒnɪk/
adjective
- 1. (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words: "his laconic reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic" Similar Opposite
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Laconic means using very few words to express what you mean. Learn more about this formal adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with the Cambridge Dictionary.
Laconic means using or involving the use of a minimum of words, often to the point of seeming rude or mysterious. It comes from the Spartan reputation for terseness of speech in ancient Greece.
Laconic is an adjective that describes a style of speaking or writing that uses only a few words, often to express complex thoughts and ideas. A more laconic way to write that last sentence might be this: laconic means brief.
Laconic means using very few words to express what you mean, or being quiet and terse. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with the Cambridge Dictionary.
Laconic means using very few words to say something, so that they seem casual or unfriendly. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, word origin and usage of laconic with sentences from Collins English Dictionary.
Laconic means using only a few words to say something. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Laconic means brief or terse in speech or expression; using few words. It comes from the Latin word for Spartan, who were known for their brevity in speech.
