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laconic

 

[ ləˈkɒnɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

communication

Using very few words when you speak or write.

Synonyms

brief, concise, terse

Examples of usage

  • He was laconic and direct in his speech.
  • Her laconic response left everyone speechless.
Context #2 | Noun

history

A member of a group of ancient Greek people living in the region of Laconia, known for their terse and concise speech.

Synonyms

Laconian, Spartan

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Spartans were considered laconics.

Translations

Translations of the word "laconic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lacônico

🇮🇳 संक्षिप्त

🇩🇪 lakonisch

🇮🇩 lakonis

🇺🇦 лаконічний

🇵🇱 lakoniczny

🇯🇵 簡潔な

🇫🇷 laconique

🇪🇸 lacónico

🇹🇷 laconik

🇰🇷 간결한

🇸🇦 مختصر

🇨🇿 lakonický

🇸🇰 lakonický

🇨🇳 简洁的

🇸🇮 lakoničen

🇮🇸 stuttorður

🇰🇿 қысқа

🇬🇪 ლაკონური

🇦🇿 lakonik

🇲🇽 lacónico

Etymology

The word 'laconic' is derived from the term 'Laconia', the region of ancient Greece where the Spartans lived. The Spartans were known for their concise and to-the-point way of speaking, which is reflected in the meaning of 'laconic' today. The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe someone who uses very few words in their communication, similar to the communication style of the ancient Spartans.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,470, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.