Word of the Day – Pauciloquent

Pauciloquent (adj) (rare)

paw-sil-o-kwent

Uses few words in speech or conversation; laconic.

I love the way this one sounds. Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer.

Example sentences

“I was trying to be friendly but he’s so pauciloquent it’s like pulling teeth.”

“He wasn’t known for his verbosity, more his pauciloquent nature.”