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Brevity

Verb / ˈbrevʌti: / Another word for brevity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The quality of being brief or concise.

Synonyms & similar words

transience briefness conciseness briefness succinctness compactness pithiness terse economy shortness condensation abridgment abridgement curtness concision tercet terzet trio triad triptych trilogy trinity

Example sentences

  1. 1. I appreciate the brevity of your explanation.
  2. 2. The brevity of his message made it easy to understand.
  3. 3. The brevity of the meeting allowed us to move on quickly.
  4. 4. The brevity of the poem captured its beauty.
  5. 5. The brevity of the book made it a quick read.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Brevity is the soul of wit.' - William Shakespeare
  • 2. 'In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.' - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • 3. 'The more you say, the less people remember. The fewer the words, the greater the profit.' - Francois Fenelon

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