laconic
laconic — adjective
- laconicpositive
- more laconiccomparative
- most laconicsuperlative
1. describes a person or the way they express themselves when they use only the few
describes a person or the way they express themselves when they use only the fewest words necessary, often in a way that seems unfriendly or mysterious
Sofia gave a laconic nod when her brother asked if she wanted to leave.
laconic + noun describing a physical response (nod)
The captain's laconic order sent everyone running toward the lifeboats.
Vivek is so laconic that he once answered a complaint with just the word 'noted.'
Tariq sent a laconic text message that contained only the word 'later.'
Nia's laconic remarks during the meeting made everyone guess what she was thinking.
- terse
More negative than laconic; terse often sounds rude or annoyed, while laconic can simply be a personality trait
- succinct
Positive connotation — implies the few words are also clear and effective
- concise
Focuses on expressing ideas without waste; does not carry the cold or mysterious tone of laconic
- brief
Neutral and very common; lacks the stylish or literary feel of laconic
- verbose
Uses far more words than needed
- long-winded
Informal; describes speech or writing that goes on too long
文法句型
be + laconic
laconic + noun
用法筆記
Common in formal and literary contexts to describe speech or writing that is deliberately minimal. Unlike 'brief' or 'short,' laconic carries a connotation of intentional restraint that may seem cold or mysterious.