Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

laconico

adjective
[luh-kaw-nik-oh]
Definition
concise or terse in speech or writing
Examples
  • His laconico response made it clear he didn’t want to discuss the matter further.
  • Despite the laconico nature of her message, the meaning was well understood by everyone.
Meaning
The term ‘laconico’ refers to expressing thoughts or ideas in a brief and clear manner, often using few words.
Synonyms
  • concise
  • terse
  • succinct
  • brief
  • pithy