laconism

/lə'kɔnisizm/ Cách viết khác : (laconism) /'ækənizm/

Thân thiện

A professor's laconism made his lectures famously brief.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Brevity or terseness of expression: "Laconism" refers to the quality of using very few words to express something, often in a way that is witty, pointed, or profound. It emphasizes conciseness and the avoidance of unnecessary detail.

Usage

• "Laconism" is a formal noun used to describe a style of speech or writing. It often carries a positive connotation, implying not just brevity but also effective and powerful communication. It is the quality of being laconic.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The author's laconism makes his novels powerful and fast-paced.
  • Her reply was a masterpiece of laconism: "Indeed."
  • The military report was noted for its stark laconism.

Advanced Usage

• "A laconism": This phrase can refer to a specific instance of laconic speech—a terse, concise remark or statement itself.
  • His famous "Veni, vidi, vici" is a classic laconism.

Variants and Related Words

• Laconic (adj): Using very few words; terse.
  • He was known for his laconic replies.
• Laconically (adv): In a laconic manner.
  • She answered laconically, "No."

Synonyms

• Brevity: Concise and exact use of words.
• Succinctness: The quality of being expressed clearly and in few words.
• Terseness: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
• Conciseness: The quality of being brief and comprehensive.

Antonyms

• Verbosity: The quality of using more words than needed.
• Prolixity: Extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length.
• Loquaciousness: The quality of being very talkative.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "Less is more": This modern idiom captures the spirit of laconism, suggesting that a simpler, sparser approach can be more effective.
  • In design and in speech, she believed less is more.

Học thuật

Noun

1. terseness of expression

Từ đồng nghĩa

• laconicism