laconic

Etymology

From Latin Lacōnicus (“Spartan”), from Ancient Greek Λακωνικός (Lakōnikós, “Laconian”). Laconia was the region inhabited and ruled by the Spartans, who were known for their brevity in speech.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ləˈkɒnɪk/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ləˈkɑnɪk/

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• Rhymes: -ɒnɪk

Adjective

laconic (comparative more laconic, superlative most laconic)

1. Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
   • Alexander Pope

     I grow laconic even beyond laconicism; for sometimes I return only yes, or no, to questionary or petitionary epistles of half a yard long.

   • Welwood

     His sense was strong and his style laconic.

Anagrams

• calocin, cloacin, colanic, conical