Laconically
adverb
Using few words, in a concise way.
When asked about his day at work, he responded laconically: 'It was fine.'
Often appears as...
- respond laconically
- say laconically
adverb
Speaking minimal and direct, often seeming rude or indifferent.
She laconically told him to mind his own business.
Often appears as...
- said laconically
- replied laconically
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Using few words, in a concise way.
When asked about his day at work, he responded laconically: 'It was fine.'
Often appears as...
- respond laconically
- say laconically
adverb
Speaking minimal and direct, often seeming rude or indifferent.
She laconically told him to mind his own business.
Often appears as...
- said laconically
- replied laconically
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Used to express neutrality or to avoid showing strong emotions.
I asked about his feelings, and he said laconically, 'I'm okay.'
Pro Tip 2/3Professional Tone
Appropriate in formal settings where brevity is valued, like military or corporate communication.
The CEO laconically announced, 'Meeting adjourned.'
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Overusing 'laconically' can make speech sound robotic or uninterested.
He laconically stated his name, without offering a handshake.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Used to express neutrality or to avoid showing strong emotions.
I asked about his feelings, and he said laconically, 'I'm okay.'
Pro Tip 2/3Professional Tone
Appropriate in formal settings where brevity is valued, like military or corporate communication.
The CEO laconically announced, 'Meeting adjourned.'
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Overusing 'laconically' can make speech sound robotic or uninterested.
He laconically stated his name, without offering a handshake.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Used to express neutrality or to avoid showing strong emotions.
I asked about his feelings, and he said laconically, 'I'm okay.'
Pro Tip 2/3Professional Tone
Appropriate in formal settings where brevity is valued, like military or corporate communication.
The CEO laconically announced, 'Meeting adjourned.'
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Overusing 'laconically' can make speech sound robotic or uninterested.
He laconically stated his name, without offering a handshake.
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Video examples
Wade Davis: Into the...
Germany ever quite rekindled for then we still thought all men were human when it came time to actually equip the Everest expeditions the great climber Tom Longstaff laconically remarked the
Video examples
Wade Davis: Into the...
Germany ever quite rekindled for then we still thought all men were human when it came time to actually equip the Everest expeditions the great climber Tom Longstaff laconically remarked the
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