laconic

Meaning

Adjective

Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

Related

Similar words

concise, pithy, terse

Opposite words

bombastic, long-winded, verbose, loquacious, prolix

Origin

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

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