laconic
/ləˈkɒnɪk/
la · con · ic
lə · ˈkɒn · ɪk
English Definition
adj. using very few words
Significado en Español
lacónico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngắn gọn, súc tích
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Example Sentence
His speech was laconic, leaving a lot unsaid.
他的演讲非常简洁，留下了很多未说的话。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From Laconia, a place known for speaking concisely, laconic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to laconic.
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A
verbose
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B
loquacious
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C
terse
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D
expressive
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C — terse.
“laconic” means adj. using very few words
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ old sailor answered every single question with just one word.
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A
talkative
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B
chatty
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C
laconic
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D
wordy
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C — laconic.
“laconic” means adj. using very few words
Common questions about “laconic”
What does “laconic” mean?
laconic — adj. using very few words. In Chinese: 简洁的，简明的.
How do you pronounce “laconic”?
laconic is pronounced /ləˈkɒnɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: la · con · ic.
How do you use “laconic” in a sentence?
His speech was laconic, leaving a lot unsaid. (他的演讲非常简洁，留下了很多未说的话。)
What are synonyms for “laconic”?
terse, succinct, brief, concise — all close in meaning to laconic (adj. using very few words).
Is “laconic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. laconic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “laconic”?
From Laconia, a place known for speaking concisely, laconic.
