Laconic (adjective)

Using few words; terse or concise in speech or expression.

Origin:

From the word laconia, which is an ancient region of greece known for its brevity and conciseness in speech.

Examples:

1. He was known for his laconic wit and brevity in speech.
2. The detective was laconic and gave short answers to the questions.
3. The laconic statement was hard to understand.
4. His laconic response left much to be desired.
5. The laconic instructions were not very helpful.