laconic luh-KON-ik adjective WS #26

using very few words; brief and clearly expressed; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

1. His laconic manner made him seem aloof, though he was actually quite thoughtful.
2. The laconic detective answered questions with single words or short phrases.
3. Her laconic writing style conveyed complex ideas with remarkable brevity and clarity.
4. His laconic response of 'maybe' left everyone wondering what he really thought.
5. The coach's laconic instructions were surprisingly effective despite their simplicity.