laconica

/lækənɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

using or characterized by few words; concise and to the point

“The professor’s laconic response caught everyone off guard.”

2. noun

a person who speaks or writes in a concise and direct way

“He’s known as a laconic writer, always cutting to the chase.”

3. noun

a style of communication characterized by brevity and directness

“The company adopted a laconic tone in their marketing materials.”

Synonyms

  • concise
  • direct
  • succinct
  • terse

Antonyms

  • prolix
  • verbose
  • wordy