laconicism

Definitions

The quality or style of using very few words to express complex thoughts.

A concise or brief manner of speaking or writing.

Examples

The author was well-known for his laconicism, often conveying profound emotional depth in just a few carefully chosen words.

Her laconicism during the interview was misinterpreted by some as indifference, though she was simply being precise.

Synonyms

brevity conciseness succinctness terseness pithiness economy of language

Antonyms

verbosity loquacity garrulity wordiness prolixity long-windedness