laconic
adjective
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terse, brusque, pithy, brief, compact, compendious, concise, crisp, curt, sententious, succinctExamples from the Web for laconic
Contemporary Examples of laconic
She is laconic, matter of fact, and frequently speaks in “life is a journey”-type metaphors and aphorisms—all part of her charm.
J.J. Cale, 74 No one has ever pared a song down to its essentials better than this laconic Oklahoma composer and performer.
The Deaths You Missed This YearMalcolm Jones, Jimmy So, Michael Moynihan, Caitlin Dickson
December 30, 2013
In an unfinished high-rise in the middle of Caracas, a laconic, cynical "doctor" operates on his new patient.
Damian Lewis Spills On ‘Homeland’s’ Shocking Plot Twist and Brody’s ReturnAndrew Romano
October 14, 2013
He pulls the reader in with his unpretentious, laconic style, and with his refusal to shy away from acknowledging his own flaws.
Thiessen rebutted with a laconic Tweet: "Frum votes for surrender."
Historical Examples of laconic
"Yes, racin's hell now," commented Dixon with laconic directness.
ThoroughbredsW. A. Fraser
With which laconic remark Newman turned round and hobbled away.
The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas NicklebyCharles Dickens
"The doctor says there's no need," she said, in her laconic way.
"Charge them" was his laconic command; and it was repeated with emphasis.
Personal Recollections of a CavalrymanJ. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
"I 'll stay," said I, imitating his own laconic way; and no more was said.
A Day's RideCharles James Lever