laconic
/ləˈkɒnɪk/adjective
Saying a lot in very few words; brief and to the point.
Example sentence
- “Her laconic reply of "maybe" told us nothing about her plans.”
From Laconia, the region of Sparta, whose people were famous for short answers.
Related words
lagoonA stretch of shallow water cut off from the open sea by a strip of sand, rock, or reef.lacklusterAn absence of shine, energy, or anything interesting.lakeA big body of water, or a similar liquid, that is enclosed by land on all sides.labyrinthA confusing tangle of paths or passages in which it is easy to get lost; a maze.lamentTo show deep sorrow or regret about something.laboratoryA room or building set up with special equipment for scientific experiments, research, or testing.