Sentence example with the word 'laconic'

laconic

abbreviated, clipped, compendious, crisp, economical of words, mum, quiet, shortened, succinct, tight, unloquacious

Definition adj. brief and to the point

Last update: March 18, 2017


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A laconic wait at the DMV is a rarity.   [adjective]

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We see him change from being a chubby, loud mouthed drunkard to being a lean, mean, laconic, vengeance machine.   [adjective]

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"His time has come," said the laconic scout, thrusting the long barrel of his rifle through the leaves, and taking his deliberate and fatal aim.   [adjective]

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"I have not sat down before Quebec, but an earthen work, that is defended by twenty-three hundred gallant men," was the laconic reply.   [adjective]

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CHAPTER VIMARIUS HAGGARD, JAVERT LACONIC Let us narrate what was passing in Marius' thoughts.   [adjective]

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The subject is historical, and the action takes place in Auvergne in the time of the Empire; the style, I think, is natural, laconic, and may have some merit.   [adjective]

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Only he grew colder and colder; laconic at meals, and rare in the house.   [adjective]

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"Don't," said the voice of his old laconic friend.'   [Please select]

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He raised both eyebrows with a laconic grin.   [Please select]

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The tall figure dips his umbrella in response, characteristically laconic.   [Please select]

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"I'll take a chance on Dad," was the laconic response.'   [Please select]

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