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

He never spoke much himself; of a truth, his gentle, immutable laconism was the only charge that his comrades ever brought against him.

From Under Two Flags by Ouida

Abb� Morellet pays many thanks for the answers to his queries, but complains of their shortness and laconism; however it is not your fault.

From Baron D'Holbach : a Study of Eighteenth Century Radicalism in France by Cushing, Max Pearson

"Well, where have you been?" he said to her with offhand laconism.

From The Mayor of Casterbridge by Hardy, Thomas

"Whatso thou wouldest do that do!" a contrast with our European laconism.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir