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Laconic speech may mean: alogia - a thought impoverishment observable through speech and language use laconic phrase - a concise or terse statement, especially
Laconic_speech
Poor thinking inferred from speech and language usage
and concrete, with less spontaneous speech. This is termed poverty of speech or laconic speech. The amount of speech may be normal but conveys little information
Alogia
Terse philosophical saying
A laconic phrase or laconism is a concise or terse statement, especially a blunt and elliptical rejoinder. It is named after Laconia, the region of Greece
Laconic_phrase
Language development stage
Telegraphic speech, according to linguistics and psychology, is speech during the two-word stage of language acquisition in children, which is laconic and efficient
Telegraphic_speech
Writing principle of using few words
it is unnecessary to repeat the word "arguments" in the sentence. "Laconic" speech or writing refers to the pithy bluntness that the Laconian people of
Concision
Sicilian Mafia boss (1877–1954)
to walk around in shirtsleeves and overalls. His slovenly dress and laconic speech were typical Mafia affectations. It was not done for a Mafia chieftain
Calogero_Vizzini
480 BC engagement of the Greco-Persian Wars
integral part of the legend of the battle and often demonstrate the laconic speech (and wit) of the Spartans to good effect. For instance, Plutarch recounts
Battle_of_Thermopylae
Group of Ancient Greek dialects
descended from Attic-Ionic, and is considered a likely descendant of Laconic Doric. Laconic or Laconian was spoken by the population of Lacedaemon in the southern
Doric_Greek
American sports comedy TV series
The website's critics consensus reads, "Carried along by Owen Wilson's laconic charm, Stick is a sports comedy that putts predictably but accomplishes
Stick_(TV_series)
Figure of speech
'delimitation', 'distinction', and 'definition') is a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle. Aphorisms are
Aphorism
American sports comedy-drama television series
footballer Roy Keane. Brendan Hunt as Coach Willis Beard, Lasso's grounded, laconic longtime assistant coach and friend from Peoria, Illinois. Beard originally
Ted_Lasso
Slogan used by armies during last stands
recorded in the ancient Greek form molon labe "come and take [them]", a laconic reply supposedly given by the Spartan King Leonidas I in response to the
Come_and_take_it
English and American actor (born 1983)
"transformative and unrecognisable in places, completely inhabiting camp, laconic, frightened and totally loveable Prior Walter". He was nominated for the
Andrew_Garfield
Platonic dialogue
moment, they can provide pithy phrases of wisdom (342e). He adds that Laconic brevity was the earliest characteristic of philosophy (343b). Then the
Protagoras_(dialogue)
American actor
show's producers felt that he "talked too much" and wanted him to be more laconic. Grabstein reprised his role as Courage for the TV special The Fog of Courage
Marty_Grabstein
English retired actor (born 1933)
style wearing thick horn-rimmed glasses combined with sharp suits and a laconic vocal delivery; he was recognised as a style icon of the 1960s. He solidified
Michael_Caine
triplicate. in umbra, igitur, pugnabimus Then we will fight in the shade Laconic phrase supposedly given by the Spartans in response to the Persian boast
List_of_Latin_phrases_(full)
Term for people from the United States
speech proved politically attractive. "That Yankee twang will be worth a hundred thousand votes", explained one Republican leader. Coolidge's laconic
Yankee
Award
place as precisely as the glass cube in a coloured mosaic. The linguistic laconicism cannot be carried any further; every trace of embellishment and jingle
1975 Nobel Prize in Literature
1975_Nobel_Prize_in_Literature
American actor (1898–1987)
quigleypublishing.com. Retrieved: June 9, 2012. "RANDOLPH SCOTT IS DEAD AT 89; LACONIC COWBOY-FILM ACTOR". The New York Times. March 3, 1987. p. D-27. Nott 2004
Randolph_Scott
List of fictional characters included in the King of the Hill series
Mike Judge), usually referred to by his surname, is Bobby's deep-voiced, laconic classmate with shaggy hair. He is also the resident bully. He always sardonically
List of King of the Hill characters
List_of_King_of_the_Hill_characters
1994 film by Frank Darabont
it can manage". Of Robbins' performance, Gleiberman said that in his "laconic-good-guy, neo-Gary Cooper role, [Robbins] is unable to make Andy connect
The_Shawshank_Redemption
1969 film by George Roy Hill
leader of the outlaw Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. His closest companion is the laconic dead-shot "Sundance Kid". Irritated by Cassidy's long absences, the gang
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Butch_Cassidy_and_the_Sundance_Kid
American actor (1928–2002)
flawed, pleasurable films, the merits of which invariably depend on his laconic presence. Increasingly, he was the best thing in his movies, smiling privately
James_Coburn
American mockumentary sitcom (2005–2013)
Michael's unintentional off-color comments. Rounding out the office are the laconic salesman Stanley Hudson (Leslie David Baker), who cannot stand Michael's
The Office (American TV series)
The_Office_(American_TV_series)
Australian jurist and Governor of Tasmania (1937–2014)
"glorifying war with descriptions of the mythical tall, lean, bronzed and laconic ANZAC." He called for the 2014 centenary of the First World War to be declared
Peter_Underwood
2017 Ukraine, Poland film
for the National Film Award at the Odesa International Film Festival. A laconic exercise - only five minutes - by the Lviv artist-expressionist and director
Merry-Go-Round_(2017_film)
British actor (born 1985)
The Beckett scholar Dr Hannah Simpson described Jessop as delivering a "laconic and angrily pensive" performance that "by itself merited the standing ovation
Tommy_Jessop
English musician (1943–2001)
Sullivan Show as scheduled. As such, the press noticed Harrison's apparent laconic nature in public appearances on that tour and the subsequent nickname stuck
George_Harrison
2008 film
"The ambitious adaptation of this unique historical document captures the laconic style of the source material and—particularly regarding the depiction of
A_Woman_in_Berlin_(film)
Ancient Greek deity and herald of the gods
Boeotian and Doric Greek), Hermáōn (Ἑρμάων, Hesiodus), Hermán (Ἑρμάν, Laconic, Arcadian Greek etc.), Hérmaios (Ἓρμαιος), and Hérmaiuos (Ἓρμαιυος). Hermes
Hermes
1990 film by Michael Caton-Jones
tail gunner: After his father lost the family farm in a poker game, the laconic Busby earned money playing the piano in a New Orleans cathouse. Reed Edward
Memphis_Belle_(film)
1962 confrontation between the US and USSR
meeting of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the CPSU are very laconic, but thanks to the fact that in the archive I found an extract from the
Cuban_Missile_Crisis
1998 film by Joel and Ethan Coen
treated to a rambling succession of comic delights, with Jeff Bridges' laconic performance really tying the movie together." Metacritic, which uses a
The_Big_Lebowski
1969 film directed by John Schlesinger
important ways, although its style is oddly romantic and at variance with the laconic material. ... As long as the focus is on this world of cafeterias and abandoned
Midnight_Cowboy
6th-century Chinese essay on military strategy
disadvantageous situations. The original text of the Thirty-Six Stratagems has a laconic style that is common to Classical Chinese. Each proverb is accompanied
Thirty-Six_Stratagems
1849–1850 novel by Charles Dickens
an individual to refer to. There is also the carter Barkis, original, laconic and not without defects, but a man of heart. He too plays a role in the
David_Copperfield
1st episode of the 3rd season of The Wire
Justin: Dopey young Stanfield drug dealer with a sideways cap. Jamal: Laconic second in Fruit's crew. Boo: Asthmatic drug dealer in Fruit's crew. Dennis
Time_After_Time_(The_Wire)
Slang term for a man
embarrassed that he was portrayed as a typical Australian derived from Ward's "laconic bush bloke", but as Elder says, "Ward's Aussie bloke may be out of date
Bloke
Canadian, American, and British folk rock supergroup
from Stills'. Waiting at their next stop in Atlanta, Stills received a laconic telegram: "Dear Stephen, Funny how things that start spontaneously end
Crosby,_Stills,_Nash_&_Young
Northern Irish actor (born 1965)
Nesbitt "steals the show with the best lines and best delivery as he laconically squares up to life with an easy contentment". Nesbitt appeared in two
James_Nesbitt
American television sitcom (1988–1997, 2018)
Hospital's Luke and Laura Spencer; Ahmet Zappa as Roy, Mark's handsome laconic roommate; and Fabio as himself. The opening credits of Season 7 change
Roseanne
Daniel Stern. John "Jack" Arnold (Dan Lauria) is Kevin's father; a gruff, laconic man and a Korean War veteran; he grew up during the Great Depression, served
List of The Wonder Years characters
List_of_The_Wonder_Years_characters
Roman emperor from 27 BC to AD 14
that pleas for mercy and excuses were met by the young triumvir with a laconic 'He must die' or 'You must die' – moriendum esse in Latin. Yet on the whole
Augustus
Literary form of written Chinese
and references to other historical literature, as well as the extremely laconic style. Presently, pure Literary Chinese is occasionally used in formal
Classical_Chinese
American guitarist (1928–1968)
Cash and appeared on most of his recordings. He was well known for his laconic, focused demeanor on stage. He was often the target of jokes by Cash, who
Luther_Perkins
Eastern-European town with a predominantly Jewish population
reality, the man of the shtetl is noted both for volubility and for laconic, allusive speech. Both pictures are true, and both are characteristic of the yeshiva
Shtetl
by the Cenobites from the Hellraiser franchise. Moonfish is an insane, laconic individual who talks to himself and is fascinated with consuming flesh
List of My Hero Academia characters
List_of_My_Hero_Academia_characters
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951
George VI at Buckingham Palace to be appointed prime minister, the notoriously laconic Attlee and the famously tongue-tied King stood in silence; Attlee finally
Clement_Attlee
Clear, concise, comprehensible writing
end of 2019. It has published standard ISO 24495-1 in 2023. Easy read Laconic phrase Legal writing Linguistic purism in English List of Germanic and
Plain_language
mother's emotional breakdown and his father's ill-advised attempt to make a speech in Hebrew (but in fact in Klingon) (as seen in the tenth-season episode
List_of_Frasier_characters
City-state in ancient Greece
frugal, avoiding luxury and comfort. The term "laconic phrase" describes the very terse and direct speech characteristic of the Spartans. Sparta also features
Sparta
Character from Neon Genesis Evangelion
the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. In 1995, Hayashibara said Rei's laconic personality intrigued her and presented a new challenge. Hayashibara also
Rei_Ayanami
Italian anarchist and Spanish Prime Minister assassin (1871–1897)
said not a word. A little later, he suddenly rose to his feet, uttered a laconic goodbye, and abandoned the house...This was the last time I saw him. Under
Michele_Angiolillo
American moral and social philosopher (1902–1983)
when to get off." In 1970, he endowed the Lili Fabilli and Eric Hoffer Laconic Essay Prize for students, faculty, and staff at the University of California
Eric_Hoffer
English writer and poet (1865–1936)
organising The Morning Post fund, and that Kipling only sent £10, making the laconic observation: "He did his duty, as he saw it." Subhash Chopra also writes
Rudyard_Kipling
Former Chief Minister of Karnataka (born 1943)
High Court set aside the trial court's initial cognizance order as "bald, laconic, and cryptic", remanding the matter for reconsideration. The trial court
B._S._Yediyurappa
Australian musician, writer, actor and comedian (born 1975)
Responding to the song, which contains graphic violence, the critic laconically remarked that he had not yet had time to listen to it: "Life's too short
Tim_Minchin
1970 Shakespearean film by Stuart Burge
and wooden as Brutus, the "noblest Roman of them all." Heston supplies laconic bite and delivers a good, ferocious funeral oration. For all his professionalism
Julius_Caesar_(1970_film)
1967 film by Stuart Rosenberg
was rejected by Bette Davis. Morgan Woodward was cast as Boss Godfrey, a laconic, cruel and remorseless prison officer Woodward described as a "walking
Cool_Hand_Luke
2016 film by Jeff Nichols
actors of his generation, and brings true commitment to his zipped-up, laconic portrayal of Richard, a man whose passion for his wife and family ran deep
Loving_(2016_film)
German Commander-in-Chief during World War II (1881–1948)
of the disagreement. Brauchitsch claimed he had done his duty, saying laconically, "Civilians are not allowed to enter that area." Brauchitsch obtained
Walther_von_Brauchitsch
German humorist (1923–2011)
"There used to be more tinsel!", "Look, a piano! A piano, a piano!" or the laconic, hardly translatable "Ach!?" ("Oh, is it?"). Pictures showing Loriot's
Loriot
Greek victory column in Istanbul, Turkey
Ernst Fabricius in 1886 and by others since. The 13th coil carries the Laconic inscription: "Those who fought the war", followed on coils 12 to 3 by the
Serpent_Column
1453 Ottoman conquest of the Byzantine capital
George Sphrantzes, the only Greek eyewitness who wrote about it, but his laconic account is almost entirely lacking in narrative Leonard of Chios, wrote
Fall_of_Constantinople
Russian author (1870–1953)
Russian literature a completely new set of characters and a quite novel, laconic way of saying things. Dry Valley was regarded as another huge step forward
Ivan_Bunin
American police procedural drama TV series (2002–2012)
York Sun has described Caine as an amalgam of "the spirits of all the laconic American law men who preceded him", while the New York Post describes Caine's
CSI:_Miami
Theory of political philosophy
often as a form of justification for aristocratic rule. Plutarch records a laconic saying of the Dorians attributed to Lycurgus. Asked why he did not establish
Family as a model for the state
Family_as_a_model_for_the_state
Russian and Soviet writer (1868–1936)
described it as a notable work of the 20th-century literature, unique in its laconic, experimental and eclectic style, which combines different cultural traditions
Maxim_Gorky
1967 military solstice attempt in North Korea
the importance of the speech, it has never been made public, access being limited to WPK members. A laconic mention of the speech is given in the 1968
Kapsan_faction_incident
Austrian economist and philosopher (1899–1992)
interview, questioned about his attitude towards Black people, he said laconically that he "did not like dancing Negroes" and on another occasion he ridiculed
Friedrich_Hayek
Italian businessman (born 1975)
the attention of the Minister of Sports, Andrea Abodi. ... he wrote laconically on Twitter: 'I have seen, listened to, and reported, in compliance with
Andrea_Agnelli
Northeastern dialect of the Scots language
more rural areas, and were alleged by the ancient Greeks to have spoken laconically and in a language thought harsher in tone and more phonetically conservative
Doric_dialect_(Scotland)
1994 studio album by Sonic Youth
dichotomous work of 'quiet noise' that, with its wayward tonalities and laconic grooves, speaks to the future while thinking of the past." In fact, the
Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star
Experimental_Jet_Set,_Trash_and_No_Star
English writer
Nichols lived from 1946 to 1956. The books often featured his gifted but laconic gardener "Oldfield". Nichols' final trilogy (1963–1968) chronicled his
Beverley_Nichols
a boy of very few words. He is Phineas's green-haired, intelligent but laconic stepbrother from the United Kingdom. Created by Phineas and Ferb co-founders
List of Phineas and Ferb characters
List_of_Phineas_and_Ferb_characters
British politician (1880–1944)
ended the war as a lieutenant-colonel attached to the 66th division. His laconic war diaries were published in 1987, edited by Professor Brian Bond. In
Walter Guinness, 1st Baron Moyne
Walter_Guinness,_1st_Baron_Moyne
Swedish actress (1915–1982)
headmistress, played by Bergman. Reviewer Nathan Robin said: "Crosby's laconic ease brings out the impishness behind Bergman's fine-china delicacy, and
Ingrid_Bergman
Russian and Soviet poet (1889–1966)
Essayist John Bayley describes her writing at this time as "grim, spare and laconic". In February 1917, the revolution started in Saint Petersburg (then named
Anna_Akhmatova
Life from 44 to 27 BC
that pleas for mercy and excuses were met by the young triumvir with a laconic 'He must die' or 'You must die' – moriendum esse in Latin. Yet on the whole
Rise_of_Augustus
Fassbinder collaborator Fritz Schediwy. The play is in Müller's highly laconic late style: there are no stage directions; punctuation is sparse, giving
Quartet_(Müller_play)
Cherokee humorist and entertainer from Indian Territory, U.S. (1879–1935)
rope's all right... if your neck ain't in it." Audiences responded to his laconic but pointed humor, and were just as fascinated by his frontier Oklahoma
Will_Rogers
Ancient Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses
Ποτειδᾶς (Poteidas); in Arcadic, as Ποσoιδᾱν (Posoidan). In inscriptions with Laconic style from Tainaron, Helos and Thuria the god's name is rendered as Ποὁιδάν
Poseidon
1965 single by the Animals
album during the group's lifetime. Cash Box described the US version as a "laconic, blues-drenched romancer about a duosome who feel hemmed-in living in the
We Gotta Get Out of This Place
We_Gotta_Get_Out_of_This_Place
Fictional character from Home and Away
labelling him "The stereotypical ocker middle-aged male; judgmental, laconic and a pain in the backside." She added: "I thought Chloe should have decked
Alf_Stewart
New Zealand poet (born 1946)
say,/ don't ever die! (second "Song"). Hunt has been called "a kind of ["laconic"] Jack Kerouac" – whose poems (he has called them "roadsongs") are direct
Sam_Hunt_(poet)
Ancient Egyptian religious festivities
nature and origin of the earth used as an ingredient for the figurine. Laconically, the text indicates that it is a “grainy earth of divine necropolises
Mysteries_of_Osiris
Form of violent assault
avoid reporting acid attack violence, or the description of the attack is laconic or often implies that the act was inevitable or even justified. When acids
Acid_attack
sentences, though he very occasionally made a "long" speech using two words. Locals attributed his laconic nature to concealment of royal blood. Unc Nunkie
List of Oz characters (created by Baum)
List_of_Oz_characters_(created_by_Baum)
American musician and audio engineer (1962–2024)
Whinna. The Los Angeles Times described him as a "good food writer" with a "laconic, dry wit". Albini appeared on the food show Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Steve_Albini
Television genre based on the American Old West
gallops about righting injustices, usually with the aid of a clever and laconic Native American companion named Tonto, and his horse Silver. The Roy Rogers
Westerns_on_television
Voice command device from Amazon
ex-US-security-chief Gen Keith B. Alexander in autumn 2020, Edward Snowden commented laconically: "It turns out 'Hey Alexa' is short for 'Hey Keith Alexander." During
Amazon_Echo
bronze bust is made in the traditional classical style. The strict and laconic forms of the pedestal made of polished granite emphasize the unity of style
Monuments_of_Almaty
French dramatist and opera librettist (1830–1897)
and sentiments are expressed clearly. The spoken dialogues are crisp and laconic, sometimes colloquial and never pompous except in jest. with these means
Henri_Meilhac
like a kind of hayseed.. Thin, rural, with a prominent Adam's Apple, very laconic and slow speechwise." According to Eastwood's biographer, Patrick McGilligan
Early life and work of Clint Eastwood
Early_life_and_work_of_Clint_Eastwood
Deputy U.S. Marshal and former Army Ranger Sniper. He's known for his laconic attitude and talent for marksmanship. His military experience and skills
List_of_Justified_characters
American comic strip, 1965 to 2007
Ridiculous, manned by the 6 7/8 Cavalry. Tumbleweeds, the main character, is a laconic cowpoke who would rather be anywhere else, but has no real ambition to
Tumbleweeds_(comic_strip)
German filmmaker (1945–1982)
Joanna who tips off the police. Franz is killed, and the film ends at his laconic funeral. Similar in plot and characters to both Love is Colder than Death
Rainer_Werner_Fassbinder
British field marshal (1883–1950)
Wavell was a quiet, reserved man, and Churchill tended to take Wavell's laconic statements as a sign that he lacked aggression. In addition, Wavell was
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell
Archibald_Wavell,_1st_Earl_Wavell
Scholarship about the Roman historian Tacitus
academic works on the history and architecture of 1st century Rome. His laconic style and bleak outlook remained unpopular.[18] At the beginning of the
Tacitean_studies
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