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laconic style

[ləˈkɑːnɪk ˈstaɪl]
nounpl: laconic styles
estilo lacônico
1. A concise and brief manner of expression using few words while conveying maximum meaning; characteristic of Laconia in ancient Greece where citizens were known for their terse speech
The author's laconic style made the novel difficult to follow at times.
O estilo lacônico do autor tornou o romance difícil de seguir às vezes.
2. A writing or speaking approach that is economical with language, avoiding unnecessary elaboration
Hemingway was famous for his laconic style of writing.
Hemingway era famoso por seu estilo lacônico de escrita.
NYC Slang
straight to the point
Synonyms
concise styleterse stylebrief styleminimalist styleeconomical style
Antonyms
verbose styleprolixitygarrulous styleornate styleelaborate style

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estilo lacônico
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
estilo lacónico
alternative spelling with 'c' instead of 'ô'
São Paulo
estilo conciso
common alternative phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

few and far between words
say more with less
brevity is the soul of wit
economical with words
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