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The word itself comes from Laconia, the region around Sparta in ancient Greece. The Spartans were known for their terse and direct way of speaking.

Laconic describes speech that uses few words, often to the point of being terse or even seeming a bit mysterious due to the lack of detail. It's about getting straight to the point with minimal elaboration, which can sometimes come across as blunt or reserved.

For example:

• Instead of saying, "I am quite displeased with the outcome of this meeting," a laconic person might simply say, "No."