noun
- Plural of laconicism; instances or examples of laconic speech or writing; brief, concise, or terse utterances or expressions.
Usage: Formal; often used in literary or rhetorical contexts; Refers to the style or practice of being laconic (using few words)
Examples
- The philosopher's laconicisms were often misunderstood by those expecting elaborate explanations.
- Her writing style favored laconicisms over flowery descriptions.
- The general's laconicisms in his reports conveyed authority and efficiency.
- Critics praised the poet's laconicisms as a mark of refined taste.
- His laconicisms sometimes made him seem cold, though he was merely economical with words.