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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 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 means using very few words to express what you mean. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.
Laconic means using few words or expressing much in few words. It comes from the Greek word for Laconian, a region in ancient Greece known for its terse speech. See how to use laconic in a sentence and find related words.
adjective. formal us / ləˈkɑː.nɪk / uk / ləˈkɒn.ɪk / Add to word list. using very few words to express what you mean: She had a laconic wit. Synonyms. curt disapproving. terse. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not speaking much or often. quiet She's a quiet little thing. taciturn Her father was a shy, taciturn man.
If you describe someone as laconic, you mean that they use very few words to say something, so that they seem casual or unfriendly. Usually so laconic in the office, Dr. Lahey seemed less guarded, more relaxed.
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 or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise. It comes from the reputation of the Spartans for brevity of speech. See synonyms, word history, translations and usage examples.
