laconic (Meaning)
laconic (s)
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
laconic (a.)
Alt. of Laconical
laconic (n.)
Laconism.
Synonyms & Antonyms of laconic
Synonyms:
- epigrammatic
- terse
- short
- elliptical
- telegraphic
- aphoristic
- blunt
- curt
- abrupt
- succinct
- crisp
- compendious
- elliptic
- brusque
- sententious
- monosyllabic
- pithy
- compact
Antonyms:
laconic Sentence Examples
- The leader's laconic response to the question left everyone feeling unsatisfied and yearning for more information.
- In his laconic style, the detective communicated only the essential facts, leaving out unnecessary details.
- Her laconic message to her friend conveyed only the basic information, leaving much to be inferred.
- The CEO's laconic statements during the press conference revealed little, frustrating reporters seeking more substantial answers.
- The report's laconic nature made it easy to digest, summarizing the complex findings in a clear and concise manner.
- The doctor's laconic diagnosis of the patient's condition left the family feeling uncertain and seeking a more thorough explanation.
- Despite his normally loquacious nature, the politician's laconic speech surprised the audience accustomed to his elaborate oratory.
- In the laconic exchange between the two spies, each word carried significant meaning, conveying a multitude of messages.
- The secret agent's laconic report to headquarters provided only the bare essentials, leaving the rest to the imagination.
- The laconic nature of the text message left me guessing the sender's true intentions and wondering what was left unsaid.
FAQs About the word laconic
brief and to the point; effectively cut shortAlt. of Laconical, Laconism.
concise, brief, summary, epigrammatic,terse, short, elliptical, telegraphic, aphoristic, blunt
circuitous, windy, wordy, repetitious, rambling, tautological, rambling, tautological, verbose, verbose
The leader's laconic response to the question left everyone feeling unsatisfied and yearning for more information.
In his laconic style, the detective communicated only the essential facts, leaving out unnecessary details.
Her laconic message to her friend conveyed only the basic information, leaving much to be inferred.
The CEO's laconic statements during the press conference revealed little, frustrating reporters seeking more substantial answers.
