laconism, laconicism
(noun) terseness of expression
Source: WordNet® 3.1
laconism (countable and uncountable, plural laconisms)
(uncountable, figure of speech) Extreme brevity in expression.
(countable) A very or notably brief expression.
• (extreme brevity in expression): conciseness, laconicism, succinctness; see also succinctness
• (a very or notably brief expression): brevity, epigram
(Thermopylae)
• A native of Trachis says that the Persian archers were so numerous that, when they fired their volleys, the mass of arrows blocked out the sun.
• Dienekes: “Good. Then we'll have our battle in the shade”
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• limacons, limaçons
Source: Wiktionary
Lac"o*nism, n. Etym: [Gr. laconisme.]
1. A vigorous, brief manner of expression; laconic style.
2. An instance of laconic style or expression.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
