English Word · Advanced
laconism
Extreme brevity in expression
Pronunciation: say laconism
Meaning
Extreme brevity in expression.
Example
“Well, where have you been?” he said to her with offhand laconism.
“Well, where have you been?” he said to her with offhand laconism.
Practice tips
- Practice laconism out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.