Meaning: An adjective. laconic means brevity, that is using fewer words in speech or writing to convey something.
Origin: In southern Greece, there was an ancient country called Laconia. Its capital was Sparta. The Spartans were known for the terseness and brevity of their speech. Laconic has its root in the Greek word Laknikos, which means ‘native of Laconia’. The word thus recalls the Spartan terse, concise nature.
Usage: Despite the reporters bombarding the minister with a slew of questions, he gave them only laconic replies.
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