September 17, 2026

Laconic

adjective

Definition

Using very few words; brief and concise. A laconic reply is one that says the most with the least.

Example Sentence

“His laconic response — just two words — settled the argument entirely.”

Etymology

From Greek Lakonikos, meaning 'of Laconia', the region of ancient Sparta, whose inhabitants were famous for their terse speech.

Scrabble Score

L1A1C3O1N1I1C3

LACONIC scores 11 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

brief concise terse succinct

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