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laconic
[ləˈkɑːnɪk]
adjective
lacônico
1.
Using very few words; concise and terse in speech or writing
He gave a laconic response to the interviewer's question.
Ele deu uma resposta lacônica à pergunta do entrevistador.
2.
Characterized by brevity and lack of elaboration
The professor's laconic style of teaching left many students confused.
O estilo de ensino lacônico do professor deixou muitos alunos confusos.
NYC Slang
straight to the point; no fluff
Synonyms
concise
terse
brief
curt
succinct
pithy
taciturn
Antonyms
verbose
loquacious
wordy
garrulous
elaborate
expansive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lacônico
Standard usage, common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
lacônico; direto
Sometimes replaced with 'direto' (direct) in casual speech
Portugal
lacónico
Spelled with accent on the 'o'; standard European Portuguese spelling
Related Idioms & Phrases
few words, much meaning
say less, mean more
speak volumes with few words
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