Definitions
- Describing a style of communication that is brief and to the point. - Referring to a way of speaking or writing that uses few words to convey meaning. - Talking about a person who is concise and economical in their speech or writing.
- Describing a way of speaking or writing that is brief and direct. - Referring to a style of communication that uses few words to convey meaning. - Talking about a person who is concise and to the point in their speech or writing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a style of communication that is brief and to the point.
- 2Both words suggest a speaker or writer who is economical with words.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's communication style.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Laconically has a neutral connotation, while tersely can have a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of warmth or friendliness.
- 2Usage: Laconically is more commonly used in written communication, while tersely can be used in both written and spoken communication.
- 3Adjective forms: Laconic can also be used as an adjective to describe a person or communication style, while terse is only used as an adjective.
- 4Frequency: Tersely is more commonly used than laconically in everyday language.
Remember this!
Laconically and tersely are synonyms that describe a style of communication that is brief and to the point. However, laconically has a neutral connotation and is more commonly used in written communication, while tersely can have a negative connotation and is used in both written and spoken communication.
