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laconicism
[/ləˈkɑːnɪsɪzəm/]
noun
pl: laconicisms
laconismo
1.
The quality or style of using very few words; extreme brevity in speech or writing
His laconicism made it difficult to understand his true intentions.
Seu laconismo dificultava a compreensão de suas verdadeiras intenções.
2.
A terse or concise remark or expression
The professor's laconicism in grading comments left students wanting more feedback.
O laconismo do professor nos comentários de avaliação deixou os alunos querendo mais feedback.
Synonyms
terseness
brevity
conciseness
pithiness
laconic style
Antonyms
verbosity
prolixity
wordiness
garrulousness
loquaciousness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
laconismo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
laconismo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
few words spoken
economical with words
the strong silent type
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