Laconism — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈla-kə-ˌni-zəm/ lac·o·nism

Meaning & Definition of Laconism

Laconism (noun)

  1. brevity or terseness of expression or style
  2. a laconic expression

Laconism (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in crispness, terseness

    similar: compendiousness, crispness, pithiness, succinctness, tautness, terseness, abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, littleness, minuteness, smallness, tininess, decreasing, diminishing, lessening, reducing, shortening, shrinking, abbreviation, abridgment, compression, condensation, contraction, curtailment, brevity, briefness, conciseness, shortness
    opposite: lengthiness, extensiveness, elongating, elongation, extending, extension, prolongation, prolonging, protraction, stretching, expansion, growth, spread, diffuseness, garrulousness, long-windedness, prolixity, talkativeness, talkiness, verboseness, volubility, wordiness, bigness, bulkiness, greatness, heftiness, largeness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Laconism

The most common words with a similar meaning to Laconism:

compendiousness, crispness, pithiness, succinctness, tautness, terseness, abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, littleness, minuteness, smallness, tininess, decreasing, diminishing, lessening, reducing, shortening, shrinking, abbreviation, abridgment, compression, condensation, contraction, curtailment, brevity, briefness, conciseness, shortness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Laconism

Words with the opposite meaning of Laconism:

lengthiness, extensiveness, elongating, elongation, extending, extension, prolongation, prolonging, protraction, stretching, expansion, growth, spread, diffuseness, garrulousness, long-windedness, prolixity, talkativeness, talkiness, verboseness, volubility, wordiness, bigness, bulkiness, greatness, heftiness, largeness

Origin & Etymology of Laconism

First known use: 1570

Frequently Asked Questions about Laconism

What does "Laconism" mean?

"Laconism" means brevity or terseness of expression or style. As a noun, it is defined as: brevity or terseness of expression or style.

What is another word for "Laconism"?

Other words for "Laconism" include compendiousness, crispness, pithiness, succinctness, tautness, terseness, abruptness and brusqueness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Laconism" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Laconism"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Laconism". Common alternatives include compendiousness, crispness, pithiness, succinctness, tautness, terseness, abruptness, brusqueness, curtness and littleness.

What is the opposite of "Laconism"?

Antonyms of "Laconism" include lengthiness, extensiveness, elongating, elongation, extending, extension, prolongation and prolonging.

Is "Laconism" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Laconism" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Laconism"?

"Laconism" is pronounced /ˈla-kə-ˌni-zəm/ and divided into syllables as lac·o·nism.

What is the origin of the word "Laconism"?

First known use: 1570.

What is another word for "Laconism" meaning "as in crispness, terseness"?

When "Laconism" (noun) means as in crispness, terseness, synonyms include compendiousness, crispness, pithiness, succinctness, tautness and terseness. Opposites in this sense include lengthiness, extensiveness, elongating and elongation.