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Synonyms for laconic

Grammar : Adj
Spell : luh-kon-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ləˈkɒn ɪk

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Définition of laconic

Origin :
  • "concise, abrupt," 1580s, probably via Latin Laconicus, from Greek Lakonikos, from Lakon "person from Lakonia," the district around Sparta in southern Greece in ancient times, whose inhabitants were famously proud of their brevity of speech. When Philip of Macedon threatened them with, "If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground," the Spartans' reply was, "If." An earlier form was laconical (1570s). Related: Laconically.
  • adj short, to the point
Example sentences :
  • "Yes, racin's hell now," commented Dixon with laconic directness.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • With which laconic remark Newman turned round and hobbled away.
  • Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens
  • "The doctor says there's no need," she said, in her laconic way.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various
  • "Charge them" was his laconic command; and it was repeated with emphasis.
  • Extract from : « Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman » by J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
  • "I 'll stay," said I, imitating his own laconic way; and no more was said.
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • English is the most concise and laconic of the great languages.
  • Extract from : « The Task of Social Hygiene » by Havelock Ellis
  • It came in a box of a hundred, with the laconic note, "One for each."
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 15, 1914 » by Various
  • Exasperated at this message, the marquis sent them this laconic epistle.
  • Extract from : « Fox's Book of Martyrs » by John Foxe
  • This laconic comment in no way expressed the joy in her heart.
  • Extract from : « Susan B. Anthony » by Alma Lutz
  • "I reckon I can stop that," was the miner's laconic comment.
  • Extract from : « The Tyranny of the Dark » by Hamlin Garland

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