laconic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations 1.4 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin Lacōnicus (“‘Spartan’”) < Ancient Greek Λακωνικός (Lakōnikos), “‘Laconian’”). Laconia was the region surrounding and ruled by the Spartans, who were known for their brevity in speech.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ləˈkɒnɪk/
• (US) IPA: /ləˈkɑːnɪk/
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• Rhymes: -ɒnɪk

[edit] Adjective

laconic (comparative more laconic, superlative most laconic)

1. Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

[edit] Synonyms

• concise, pithy, terse

[edit] Antonyms

• bombastic, long-winded, verbose, loquacious

[edit] Related terms

• laconical
• laconically
• spartan

[edit] Translations

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: accilno
• conical