Synonyms for

Terse

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

Definition

Terse means using very few words to express something. It means to be brief and to the point.

Synonyms & similar words

crisp curt laconic concise brief succinct abrupt curt pithy laconic short compact compressed condensed abridged tersely tersest crisp pointed tersest unambiguous tersest

Example sentences

  1. He gave a terse explanation of the problem.
  2. The teacher's instructions were terse and clear.
  3. The boss's emails are always terse.
  4. She is known for her terse writing style.
  5. His response was terse and unhelpful.

Quotes

  • Brevity is the soul of wit, and tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes. I will be brief: your noble son is mad. - William Shakespeare
  • I can write better than anybody who can write faster, and I can write faster than anybody who can write better. - A. J. Liebling
  • I have made this letter longer than usual, only because I have not had time to make it shorter. - Blaise Pascal

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