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    Lakonik (en. Laconic)

    /laˈkonik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Brief and easily understood.
    His answer was laconic; he doesn't like long explanations.
    Ang kanyang sagot ay lakonik, hindi siya mahilig sa mahahabang paliwanag.
    Describes a style of speaking that is direct and straightforward.
    His letters are always laconic, containing only important information.
    Ang mga sulat niya ay palaging lakonik, nilalaman lamang ang mga mahalagang impormasyon.
    Typically associated with a type of communication that does not waste words.
    His laconic style appealed to his audience.
    Ang kanyang lakonik na estilo ay umakit sa kanyang mga tagapakinig.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek word 'lakonikos', meaning 'from Laconia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    laconic answer
    An answer that is brief and direct.
    lakonik na sagot
    laconic style
    A style of communication that is straightforward and without excess.
    lakonik na estilo

    Related Words

    sparing
    Describes a person who does not waste words.
    matipid
    quiet
    Indicates silence or little conversation.
    tahimik

    Slang Meanings

    quiet but has a point
    Carl is great; he’s always laconic but you can catch his point.
    Ang galing ni Carl, lagi siyang lakonik pero mahuhuli mo ang pinupunto niya.
    short but smart
    Jake's answer is laconic; it's not hard to understand.
    Yung sagot ni Jake ay lakonik, hindi mahirap intidihin.
    language that is brief in speech
    He said he’s just being laconic in his texts.
    Sabi niya, lakonik lang siya sa mga text.