laconic
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laconic
- Using very few words; brief and concise in speech or writing.
In other words: brief, concise, pithy
- Her laconic reply ended the conversation.
- Speaking or writing in a terse, concise way.
In other words: brief, taciturn, terse
- He was laconic in meetings, preferring short answers.
More meanings (1)
- (Australia, sometimes proscribed) Relaxed, casual, or not intense.
disputed usage
Considered incorrect by many speakers or style guides; in careful use prefer the other meaning.In other words: laid-back, casual, relaxed
- They had a laconic afternoon by the river.
Laconic
- Of or relating to ancient Laconia in Greece.
In other words: Laconian, Spartan
- The museum displayed Laconic pottery from the classical period.