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LACONICALLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does laconically mean?
• LACONICALLY (adverb)
The adverb LACONICALLY has 1 sense:
1. in a dry laconic manner
Familiarity information: LACONICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a dry laconic manner
Synonyms:
Context example:
'I know that', he said dryly
Pertainym:
laconic (brief and to the point; effectively cut short)
Context examples
"Me too," said Quincey Morris laconically.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
"Count me in, Professor," said Mr. Quincey Morris, laconically as usual.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
"What shall we do exactly?" asked Mr. Morris laconically.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
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