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lacônico

[la-KÔ-ni-ko]
adjectivemasculinepl: lacônicos
laconic
1. Using very few words; concise and brief in speech or writing
He gave a laconic response to the question.
Ele deu uma resposta lacônica à pergunta.
2. Of or relating to Laconia or its inhabitants, the Laconians
The laconic style of the ancient Spartans was famous.
O estilo lacônico dos antigos espartanos era famoso.
NYC Slang
straight to the point; tight-lipped
Synonyms
breveconcisosucintoterseeconômico
Antonyms
prolixoverbosotagarelaexpansivoloquaz

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lacônico
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
lacónico
European Portuguese spelling variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

falar pouco e bem
dizer muito com poucas palavras
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