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Definition of Laconically
1. Adverb. In a dry laconic manner. "I know that,"
Definition of Laconically
1. adv. In a laconic manner.
Definition of Laconically
1. Adverb. In a terse manner, given to using few words. ¹
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Definition of Laconically
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Laconically
Literary usage of Laconically
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Balance Sheet of Sovietism by Boris Brasol (1922)
"Mr. Nansen laconically remarks: "If formidable relief is not given, it ia almost
certain that the statistical curve relating to mortality will follow the ..."
2. A New French and English Dictionary in Two Parts by William Cobbett (1833)
"LACONIQUEMENT, adv.laconically, briefly. LACRYMAL, adj. lachrymal. Fistule lacrymale,
л diseuse of the eve. LACS, sm-. p/. » string, a snare. ..."
3. European Dramatists by Archibald Henderson (1913)
"What more laconically modern symbol than that of a brass band passing under the
windows of ... Lonely souls are these so laconically sketched, obsessed with ..."
4. The English Illustrated Magazine (1898)
"she said laconically. The Sergeant fidgeted with the fingers of his gloves, ...
Shooting his stepfather," said the Sergeant, as laconically as she asked it. ..."
5. New English and Italian Pronouncing and Explanatory Dictionary by John Millhouse, Ferdinando Bracciforti (1889)
"lake Lacónicamente, adv. laconically, briefly Lacónico, -a, a. laconic, short,
... 1. to ho laconic, speak laconically , to express much in ..."
6. The Works of the Celebrated Mrs. Centlivre ...: With a New Account of Her Life by Susanna Centlivre (1761)
"... laconically, and naturally. Capt. laconically! Why, why, what is your Daughter,
Sir Richard ? ha. Lady. ..."
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