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Concise

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

Definition

Concise means giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words.

Synonyms & similar words

prolix brief succinct terse compact crisp pithy short abridged condensed summary laconic economical curt abrupt terse compendious choppy snappy tight

Synonyms by register

Formal

terse succinct pithy laconic

Informal

short and sweet to the point brief

Literary

epigrammatic aphoristic

Antonyms

wordy verbose long-winded rambling prolix garrulous

Common collocations

  • concise explanation
  • concise summary
  • concise statement
  • concise answer
  • concise language
  • concise report
  • concise and clear

Word family

adjective concise
adverb concisely

Usage note

Concise emphasizes brevity and effectiveness in expression. It is often used in formal and professional contexts to describe writing or speech that gets to the point without unnecessary words.

Example sentences

  1. The lecture was so concise that I easily understood the topic.
  2. The memo was concise and to the point.
  3. The book was too long and could have been more concise.
  4. The summary of the report was concise and informative.
  5. The advertisement was concise and catchy.

Quotes

  • The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple. - S.Gudder
  • Brevity is the soul of wit. - William Shakespeare
  • Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. - Leonardo da Vinci

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