A. chattering meaninglessly.
B. using few words.
C. noisy, loud.
D. talkative.
2007-08-23 12:06:25 · 7 answers · asked by kelly 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The correct answer is B, but there's more to it.
The word basically means brief, terse, using few words
But there are MANY words that have a similar meaning
The special emphasis of this word is on being almost TOO brief... sometimes almost painfully sparing in words, perhaps leaving out some things (or ASSUMING them) that the hearer might wish were expressed more fully and clearly
Note the following explanation in a dictionary discussion of synonyms:
"Laconic denotes terseness or conciseness in expression, but when applied to people it often implies an unwillingness to use words"
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/silent
2007-08-24 00:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by bruhaha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laconic Means
2017-01-15 15:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by gordianeer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B. using few words; expressing much in few words; concise:
a laconic reply.
2007-08-23 12:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term comes from Laconia, the region in which Ancient Sparta, Greece, was located. It mean using few words; terse; not long-winded.
2007-08-23 15:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by Robert David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laconic means look in the dictionary or at least an online one!
2007-08-23 12:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Obvious 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
B. Using few words.
Laconic means
1.Brief
2.short
3.to the point
4.concise
5.economical
2007-08-23 14:32:53 · answer #6 · answered by ikanmls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B
2007-08-23 12:19:10 · answer #7 · answered by Faith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋