Laconically (Adverb)
Meaning
In a dry laconic manner; "`I know that', he said dryly".
Examples
- She replied laconically to the interviewer's question, revealing little about her personal life.
- When asked if he enjoyed the movie, he laconically responded, 'It was okay'.
- He spoke laconically, answering every question with short sentences that didn't leave room for discussion.
- The detective listened to the suspect's alibi, then laconically asked one simple question: 'What time did you leave the scene?'
- His coach laconically reminded him of the instructions, 'Just pass the ball to John'.