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laconic

Meanings
  • adjective

    Concise and direct in expression; using as few words as possible.

    - "The laconic response left everyone puzzled."
    - "The laconic soldier gave only necessary orders."
Pronunciation




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  2. /ləˈkɑnɪk/



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Antonyms

bombastic , long-winded , loquacious , prolix , verbose
Synonyms

concise , pithy , terse
Variants
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laconic , laconically
Etymology
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From the name of the ancient Spartans, noted for their brevity and directness.

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  1. The term 'laconic' comes from the ancient Greek city-state of Laconia, where the Spartans lived.

  2. The Spartans were famous for their military discipline and their simple way of life, which was reflected in their speech.

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  1. terse: Synonym of laconic, meaning using as few words as possible.

  2. spartan: Related to the ancient Spartans, known for their simplicity and directness.

Quotes
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  1. The closest anyone comes to announcing his destination is a "laconic" "Guess I'll head on in."

    - Richard Rhodes,{it}The Inland Ground{/it},1991

  2. … towards the father—"laconic", authoritarian, remote, an immigrant who'd trained in Galicia to be a rabbi but worked in America in a hat factory—their feelings were more confused.

    - Philip Roth,{it}Granta 24{/it},Summer 1988

  3. We would rather have a smiling, shape-shifting Democrat we don't trust than a frowning, "laconic" Republican we trust more.

    - Maureen Dowd,{it}New York Times{/it},10 Oct. 1996
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In literature, the term 'laconic' is often used to describe characters or dialogues that are concise and direct. In ancient Greece, the Spartans were famous for their laconic speech.

How to Memorize "laconic"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a Spartan soldier giving brief and clear orders to his troops.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'laconic' with 'brevity' and 'directness'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'LACONIC' to remember 'Laconic is Concise and direct in Expression'.

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1. Association with a story: Imagine a character named 'Larry Conic' who is known for his extremely short and concise way of speaking. This character's name sounds like 'laconic' and can help you remember the word.

2. Visualization: Picture a clock with only a few numbers on it, representing the brevity and conciseness of 'laconic' speech. The hour hand moves quickly, highlighting the efficiency of laconic communication.

3. Rhyming: Come up with a rhyme such as 'Laconic Larry, quick and witty, his words are few, but always carry weight.'

4. Breaking down the word: Break down the word 'laconic' into syllables: 'la-con-ic'. Repeat this process until you feel comfortable with the word's pronunciation and spelling.

5. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence that uses the word 'laconic', such as 'Larry's laconic responses were always appreciated by his friends.'

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