laconic
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- laconically adverb
- unlaconic adjective
Etymology
Origin of laconic
1580–90; < Latin Lacōnicus < Greek Lakōnikós Laconian, equivalent to Lákōn a Laconian + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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But perhaps the laconic statement from Marie Sherlock of the center-left Labour Party captured the spirit of this ugly encounter in a more realistic mode.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
When we meet Dusty, the laconic protagonist of “Rebuilding,” he has already lost so much.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
Mr. Mamdani would present an enticing target to a political opponent of laconic self-discipline and charitable forbearance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025
It inspired his themes—war, fear, mutilation, endurance, courage, comradeship and death—and his laconic and stoical, virile and aggressive heroes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
The New England states use a terse form of instruction, a tight-lipped, laconic style sheet, wasting no words and few letters.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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