of few words

phrase

: not inclined to say more than is necessary : laconic
a person of few words

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Rhymes described Dilla as a man of few words who would quickly move from greeting to making music, but whose dedication to the creative process was infectious. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026 Throughout his career, Rafael Nadal was famously a man of few words. — Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Chamarri Conner The three-year defensive back is known for his versatility in the secondary and for being a man of few words. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Of few words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20few%20words. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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