laconism

noun

lac·​o·​nism ˈla-kə-ˌni-zəm 

1

: brevity or terseness of expression or style

2

: a laconic expression

Examples of laconism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Lanegan turns out, despite his initial bout of laconism, to be forthcoming, even charming. — Jim Greer, SPIN, 10 Apr. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for laconism

• autism
• fascism
• racism
• sikhism
• sophism
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• sufism
• thomism
• tourism
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