Laconic and Witty

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Laconic adjective - Marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning.

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Witty and laconic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witty" instead an adjective "Laconic".

Nearby Words: laconically, laconical

Witty adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.

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Laconic and witty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Laconic" instead an adjective "Witty".

Nearby Words: wit, witting, witticism, wittily, wittingly

Deadpan Snarker: Pithy, laconic lines of dialogue are greatly appreciated by the sagas, especially when they are witty.

Source: Literature / The Icelandic Sagas
There's a reason that a short, powerful, witty statement is known to this day as a Laconic phrase.

Source: Cultured Warrior
Spartans were expected to be able to express themselves in a concise, forceful and witty manner, which is where we get "Laconic humour." One Sided Battle: Three hundred Spartans and 700 Thespians versus several hundred thousand Persians.

Source: Film / 300

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