✍️concise

adjective
/kənˈsaɪs/

Meaning

giving much information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example Sentences

The teacher asked for a concise summary of the article.

Please write a concise summary of the main points.

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

Example Expressions

in concise terms

Synonyms

brief, succinct, clear, compact, terse, short
Entry 1
brief, succinct, clear, compact, terse
Entry 2
brief, short, succinct, compact
Entry 3
brief, succinct, compact

Antonyms

wordy, lengthy, verbose, elaborate, redundant
Entry 1
wordy, lengthy, verbose
Entry 2
verbose, lengthy, wordy, elaborate
Entry 3
lengthy, wordy, redundant

Collocations

concise summary, concise statement, concise explanation
Entry 1
concise summary, concise statement, concise explanation
Entry 2
concise statement, concise summary, concise explanation

Related Vocabularies

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
clear or obvious to the eye or mind; evident
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.

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