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laconic in German

laconic in German is lakonisch, wortkarg — laconic means using very few words, in a way that seems deliberate and often dry.

laconic in German

lakonisch
adj
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
wortkarg
adj
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

What does "laconic" mean?

  1. adjective Using very few words, in a way that seems deliberate and often dry.
    "His laconic reply was simply 'Unlikely.'"
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laconic in a sentence

  • His laconic reply was simply 'Unlikely.'
  • She has a laconic wit that takes people a moment to catch.

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What is "laconic" in German?

"laconic" in German is lakonisch, wortkarg. laconic means: Using very few words, in a way that seems deliberate and often dry.

How do you use "laconic" in a sentence?

Example: "His laconic reply was simply 'Unlikely.'" In German, "laconic" is lakonisch, wortkarg.

Are there other ways to say "laconic" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "laconic": lakonisch, wortkarg.

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