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laconicism

/ləˈkɒnɪsɪz(ə)m/

/ləˈkɑːnɪsɪz(ə)m/

Translations

laconicismnoun

laconicisms

/ləˈkɒnɪsɪz(ə)m/

/ləˈkɑːnɪsɪz(ə)m/

I admired his laconicism in the interview.

J'admirais son laconisme dans l'entretien.

Additional translations

formule lapidaireS'emploie pour une expression brève et concise.

Synonyms

terse expression

laconicismnoun

The quality or state of being laconic; terseness or conciseness in speech or writing.

His laconicism was appreciated during the meeting, as it kept the discussion brief and to the point.

A concise or terse statement or expression.

Her final laconicism—"Done."—ended the lengthy negotiations.