laconism

Example Sentences

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The only time he abandoned his Trappist laconism was when Alba went to visit him in his tunnel of books.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

For that hand writes often by abbreviations, hieroglyphics, and short characters, which, like the laconism on Belshazzar’s wall, are not to be made out but by a key from that Spirit that indited them.’ 

From Sir Thomas Browne and his 'Religio Medici' an Appreciation by Whyte, Alexander

"Blight, Mildew, and Smut," he replied, with the laconism of one who is absolutely certain of his own mind.

From Crome Yellow by Huxley, Aldous

The latter read it without betraying the slightest emotion, or even surprise; then, with a laconism that was wholly Laced�monian, he said: "Place the light."

From The Companions of Jehu by Dumas père, Alexandre

The horrible proposition, more so from its very laconism, despite the auditory to whom it is addressed, does not find favourable response.

From The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea by Reid, Mayne