terse

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Adjective terse has 1 sense

crisp, curt, laconic, terse - brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes'"; "short and terse and easy to understand"
Antonym: prolix (indirect, via concise)

Definitions from the Web

Term: terse

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

Concise or abrupt in a manner of speaking or writing:

Example Sentence: His replies were always terse and straight to the point.

Using few words; devoid of superfluity:

Example Sentence: The newspaper article provided a terse summary of the event.

Neatly or effectively concise:

Example Sentence: The artist's painting was a masterpiece of terse brushstrokes, capturing the essence of the subject.

Short or concise to the point of rudeness:

Example Sentence: His terse comment left everyone speechless.

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