Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laconism
Noun
/ˈleɪ.kə.nɪ.zəm/
Definition
Laconism refers to a concise or terse expression, especially one that is forceful and significant.
Examples
- His answer was a laconism that left everyone pondering its deeper meaning.
- In a world full of chatter, she appreciated the beauty of laconism in his dialogues.
Meaning
The term is derived from the Spartans, known for their brief and to-the-point style of speech.
Synonyms
- Conciseness
- Terseness
- Succinctness
- Briefness
- Pithiness
