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laconic

/ləˈkɒnɪk/

/ləˈkɑːnɪk/

Translations

laconicadjective

more laconic

Comp.

most laconic

Super.

/ləˈkɒnɪk/

/ləˈkɑːnɪk/

laconiqueBref, concis, souvent au point de paraître sec ou énigmatique.

His laconic reply left everyone in the room puzzled.

Sa réponse laconique a laissé tout le monde dans la salle perplexe.

Additional translations

laconienRare. Relatif à la Laconie, à Sparte ou aux Spartiates.

Synonyms

to the point

Antonyms

laconicadjective

Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious.

His laconic reply left everyone in the room puzzled.

Rare. Of or relating to Laconia (ancient Sparta) or its inhabitants; Spartan.

The museum's collection includes Laconic pottery dating to the sixth century BCE.