✍️terse

adjective
/tɜːrs/

Meaning

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words

Example Sentences

His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.

Synonyms

concise, succinct, brief, curt, laconic

Antonyms

wordy, lengthy, verbose

Collocations

terse reply, terse statement, terse response

Related Vocabularies

Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
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soft, limp, or lacking firmness
using high-flown or pompous language
Relating to or based on syllables.

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