laconic

IPA/ləˈkɒnɪk/
KK[lɑkˈɑnɪk]IPA/ləˈkɑːnɪk/

laconic — 形容詞

  • laconicpositive
  • more laconiccomparative
  • most laconicsuperlative

1. describes a person or the way they express themselves when they use only the few

1.形容詞C1
釋義

簡潔

用極少字句表達，有時顯冷淡

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

例句

Sofia gave a laconic nod when her brother asked if she wanted to leave.

Sofia 淡淡地點了點頭，當哥哥問她是否想離開時。

laconic + noun describing a physical response (nod)

The captain's laconic order sent everyone running toward the lifeboats.

船長簡短的一聲命令，讓所有人都衝向救生艇。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The traffic was laconic this morning.
✅The traffic was light this morning.
💡Laconic describes speech, writing, or a person's manner, not general situations.
❌Her husband is laconic and never says a single word all day.
✅Her husband is laconic, often answering with just a nod or a single word.
💡Laconic means using few words, not saying nothing at all.