Laconically
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Laconically is an adverb meaning In a terse manner, given to using few words.
Meaning
In a terse manner, given to using few words.
Example Sentences
An officer makes his way through the maelstrom to report a serious fire in one of the turrets. Rozhestvensky laconically orders him to try and put it out, as there isn't much he can do from inside the conning tower.
The "King" responded well to this treatment and would have maintained 60 m.p.h. up the steepest part had it not been for a brief bout of slipping, which was quickly corrected by Driver Bailes ("Autumn leaves", he remarked laconically).
Synonyms for laconically
Depending on context, synonyms include dryly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dryly, pauciloquently, laconicly, tersely, concisely, succinctly.
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