Laconic
Adjectiveल्पक्षरी / संक्षिप्त
Definition
Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude.
Contextual Sentence: "His laconic reply of 'No comment' left the journalists frustrated and searching for deeper meaning."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): A laconic response is like a 'laconic' pause; think 'less is more'.
Synonyms
terse
succinct
pithy
Antonyms
verbose
wordy
prolix