laconically

adverb

Definition of laconicallynext
as in concisely
in a few words the witness answered the prosecutor's questions rather laconically and had to be coaxed into giving more details

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laconically
  1. concisely
  2. briefly
  3. tersely
  4. curtly
Adverb
  • Maybe Spain never quite produced a picture-book goal to concisely summarise their style and quality.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • These systems predominantly elevate short-form content in which creators must speak quickly and concisely to get high engagement — limiting those who might opt for this form to make a living.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of concisely
Adverb
  • Saudi Arabia briefly issued warnings in two locations before lifting them several minutes later, saying the danger had passed.
    — Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Southern coast may briefly experience heat index values in excess of 110 degrees.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Definition of briefly
Adverb
  • That’s how Graeme McDowell tersely justified his reason for joining controversial LIV Golf in 2022.
    — CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • On Friday, the House Speaker, Mike Johnson, tersely rejected the bill, calling it a joke.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of tersely
Adverb
  • Juliette later makes a stop to see Shirley, who is still being unreasonably pouty about her amnesiac friend not remembering her — and is, again, curtly dismissive of Juliette’s search for Lukas.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • But Ruben curtly responds that the only real homophobe is Niall himself.
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
Definition of curtly
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“Laconically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laconically. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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