laconism
noun
lac·o·nism
ˈla-kə-ˌni-zəm 
1
: brevity or terseness of expression or style
2
: a laconic expression
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But Lanegan turns out, despite his initial bout of laconism, to be forthcoming, even charming.
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Jim Greer, SPIN, 10 Apr. 2022
Jim Greer, SPIN, 10 Apr. 2022
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“Laconism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laconism. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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