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laconic
using very few words
In more detail
1. (adjective) using very few words; brief and concise
2. (adjective) tending to say little; not talkative
Examples
- 1. He gave a laconic reply of just two words.
- 2. The laconic old farmer rarely spoke more than a few sentences.
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