Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Laconic
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Loquacious
Laconic means using very few words when speaking or writing. Its antonym is loquacious.
Example: His laconic reply was just "Maybe".
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Terse | brief and to the point, often a little unfriendly (a synonym of laconic) | The manager sent a terse email asking for the report. |
| (2) Loquacious (answer) | talking a great deal, very talkative (saying very little and talking a lot are opposites) | The loquacious guide talked all the way to the fort. |
| (3) Curt | rudely short in speech (also close in meaning to laconic) | She gave a curt nod and walked away. |
| (4) Sagacious | wise and showing good judgement (it says nothing about how much a person talks) | The sagacious old judge settled the dispute fairly. |
| Synonyms of laconic: terse, curt, brief, concise Antonyms of laconic: loquacious, talkative, verbose, garrulous Also asked in CUET (UG): laconic – 13-05-2026 Slot 1, 03-06-2025 Slot 1, 21-05-2025 Slot 1, 23-06-2023 Slot 2 terse – 31-05-2026 Slot 2, 23-08-2022 Slot 1 loquacious – 29-05-2026 Slot 2, 23-05-2026 Slot 2, 30-05-2025 Slot 1, 21-05-2025 Slot 2, 21-05-2025 Slot 1, 14-05-2025 Slot 2 curt – 19-07-2024 Slot 1 sagacious – 14-05-2026 Slot 1, 02-06-2025 Slot 1, 26-05-2025 Slot 1, 21-05-2025 Slot 1, 19-05-2025 Slot 2, 25-05-2023 Slot 1 |