laconic

adjective

Meaning

Using very few words to express a great deal of meaning.

Examples

His laconic reply left the audience wondering if he was angry or simply tired.
She is known for her laconic style of storytelling that cuts straight to the emotional core.

Synonyms: brief, short, concise, terse, succinct

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laconic

adjective

Pronunciation: /ləˈkɒnɪk/

Definition

Using very few words to express a great deal of meaning.

Examples

His laconic reply left the audience wondering if he was angry or simply tired.
She is known for her laconic style of storytelling that cuts straight to the emotional core.
The soldier's laconic report provided all the necessary details without wasting a single syllable.

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