Laconism
noun | /laconism/
The use of very few words; concise expression.
Laconism
noun | /laconism/
Advanced WordsHARDThe use of very few words; concise expression.
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"The speaker’s laconism made every sentence seem deliberate. Means: The speaker used very few words, making each sentence seem carefully chosen."
"Her laconism impressed the panel more than a lengthy explanation would have. Means: The panel admired her concise response more than a long explanation."
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Laconism is brevity associated with the famously concise speech of ancient Sparta, called Lacedaemon.
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