laconism
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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
This spiritual laconism invigorated the arm of men who perhaps wanted no other stimulative than the hope of obtaining the immense property of the besieged.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Isaac Disraeli
Paling suddenly, Mr. Hildreth dropped his eyes and replied humbly, though with equal laconism, "I was thinking."
From Hand and Ring by Anna Katharine Green
His friend obeyed him, more alarmed by Andre's laconism than he could have been by some sudden explosion of passion.
From Caught in the Net by Émile Gaboriau
“No,” answered I, imitating his laconism of speech.
From The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness by Mayne Reid
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