laconically
laconically — adverb
1. speaking or writing with very short remarks, giving only what is needed and noth
speaking or writing with very short remarks, giving only what is needed and nothing more
Yuki answered the officer's questions laconically, offering only a nod or a single word.
answer + laconically for minimal replies
Romi described the car crash laconically to the nurse: 'It hurts a bit.'
describe + laconically: quoting the speaker's few words
Defne summed up the three-hour board meeting laconically: 'We agreed on nothing.'
The old fisherman pointed at the dark clouds and said laconically, 'Storm coming.'
Walid left a note on the kitchen table that read laconically: 'Out. Back late.'
- tersely
more negative, often implies irritation or rudeness
- concisely
more formal; emphasizes efficiency, common in writing
- briefly
neutral and everyday; short in duration or length
- succinctly
similar to concisely but stresses completeness despite brevity
- verbosely
using more words than needed
- loquaciously
in a talkative, flowing manner
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs of speaking or writing: say, reply, answer, describe, note, put it.