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- [luh-kon-ik]
- /ləˈkɒn ɪk/
- /ləˈkɒnɪklɪ/
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- [luh-kon-ik]
- /ləˈkɒn ɪk/
Definitions of laconically word
- adjective laconically using few words; expressing much in few words; concise: a laconic reply. 1
- noun laconically In a terse manner, given to using few words. 1
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Origin of laconically
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin Lacōnicus < Greek Lakōnikós Laconian, equivalent to Lákōn a Laconian + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Laconically
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laconically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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adverb laconically
- succinctly — Archaic. drawn up, as by a girdle. close-fitting. encircled, as by a girdle.
- pithily — brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible: a pithy observation.
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