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Synonyms of laconic

10 similar words · 7 opposite words

Another word for laconic is terse. Other synonyms of laconic are pithy, lapidary and brief. The opposite of laconic is long-winded.

Synonyms and similar words for laconic

adjectiveOf speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.

  • terseOf speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
  • succinctOf speech or writing: brief and to the point; concise.
  • concise
  • pithyConcise and meaningful.
  • lapidaryOf a piece of writing or a writing style: characteristic of or suitable for an inscription; embodying the precision and...
  • brief

adjectiveOf a speaker or writer, communicating through the use of as few words as possible.

Opposite of laconic

adjectiveOf speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.

  • verboseContaining or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy.
  • prolixTediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
  • loquaciousTalkative; chatty.
  • long-windedTediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose.
  • bombasticShowy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous.

adjectiveOf a speaker or writer, communicating through the use of as few words as possible.

Meaning of laconic

  1. adjective Of speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.
  2. adjective Of a speaker or writer, communicating through the use of as few words as possible.
  3. adjective Laid-back; casual; not intense.

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Questions about synonyms of laconic

What is another word for laconic?
Laconic has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as terse, pithy, lapidary and brief.
What is the opposite of laconic?
The opposite of laconic is long-winded. Other antonyms of laconic are bombastic, verbose, loquacious and prolix.
What does laconic mean?
Laconic means of speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.

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