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View usage for: (tɜːʳs) Word forms: comparative terser, superlative tersestadjectiveA terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly. He issued a terse statement. His tone was terse as he asked the question. Synonyms: curt, abrupt, brusque, short More Synonyms of terse tersely adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'It's too late,' he said tersely. More Synonyms of terse (tɜːs) adjective1. neatly brief and concise Derived forms tersely (ˈtersely) adverb terseness (ˈterseness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin tersus precise, from tergēre to polish terse in American English (tɜrs) adjectiveWord forms: ˈterser or ˈtersest1. free of superfluous words; concise in a polished, smooth way; succinct 2. brief or concise to the point of rudeness; curt SIMILAR WORDS: conˈcise Derived forms tersely (ˈtersely) adverb terseness (ˈterseness) noun Word origin L tersus, wiped off, clean, pp. of tergere, to wipe < IE * terg- < base * ter-, to rub, turn: see throw Examples of 'terse' in a sentenceterse British English: terse ADJECTIVE A terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly. He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday. - American English: terse
- Brazilian Portuguese: sucinto
- Chinese: 简短生硬的
- European Spanish: brusco
- French: laconique
- German: knapp
- Italian: laconico
- Japanese: そっけない
- Korean: 간단한
- European Portuguese: sucinto
- Latin American Spanish: brusco
Definition curt or abrupt His tone was terse as he asked the question. Definition neatly brief and concise He issued a terse statement, saying the decision will be made on Monday. Synonyms clipped neat condensed incisive monosyllabic gnomic epigrammatic aphoristic sententious Opposites lengthy , rambling , roundabout , long-winded , confused , vague , wordy , discursive , verbose , circumlocutory Additional synonymsDefinition rather rude in speech or manner He was abrupt to the point of rudeness. Synonyms curt, direct, brief, sharp, rough, short, clipped, blunt, rude, tart, impatient, brisk, concise, snappy, terse, gruff, succinct, pithy, brusque, offhand, impolite, monosyllabic, ungracious, discourteous, uncivil, unceremonious, snappish Definition short in length or extent Write a very brief description of a typical problem. Synonyms concise, short, limited, to the point, crisp, compressed, terse, curt, laconic, succinct, clipped, pithy, thumbnail, monosyllabic Definition blunt or curt in manner or speech The doctors are brusque and busy. Synonyms curt, short, sharp, blunt, tart, abrupt, hasty, terse, surly, gruff, impolite, monosyllabic, discourteous, unmannerly- terror
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Additional synonymsDefinition concise The strength of the series is in its concise, compact short-story quality. Synonyms concise, brief, to the point, succinct, terse, laconic, pithy, epigrammatic, pointedDefinition lively or brisk In a clear, crisp voice, he began his speech. Synonyms brief, clear, short, tart, incisive, terse, succinct, pithy, brusqueDefinition (of speech or writing) obscure or ambiguous elliptical references to matters best not discussed in public Synonyms oblique, concentrated, obscure, compact, indirect, ambiguous, concise, condensed, terse, cryptic, laconic, abstruse, reconditeSynonyms witty, pointed, short, sharp, concise, pungent, terse, laconic, succinct, pithy, piquantDefinition rough or surly in manner or speech His gruff exterior concealed a kind heart. Synonyms surly, rough, rude, grumpy, blunt, crabbed, crusty, sullen, bad-tempered, curt, churlish, bearish, brusque, impolite, grouchy (informal), ungracious, discourteous, uncivil, ill-humoured, unmannerly, ill-naturedDefinition (of a person's speech) using few words Usually so laconic in the office, he seemed more relaxed. Synonyms terse, short, brief, clipped, to the point, crisp, compact, concise, curt, succinct, pithy, monosyllabic, sententiousDefinition terse and full of meaning a pithy comment Synonyms succinct, pointed, short, brief, to the point, compact, meaningful, forceful, expressive, concise, terse, laconic, trenchant, cogent, epigrammatic, finely honed Definition insulting or impolite He's rude to her friends. Synonyms impolite, insulting, cheeky, abrupt, short, blunt, abusive, curt, churlish, disrespectful, brusque, offhand, impertinent, insolent, inconsiderate, peremptory, impudent, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerly, ill-manneredDefinition (of a person's manner) abrupt and rather rude She was definitely short with me. Synonyms abrupt, sharp, terse, curt, blunt, crusty, gruff, brusque, offhand, testy, impolite, discourteous, uncivilDefinition concise This is a short note to say thank you. Synonyms concise, brief, succinct, contracted, clipped, compact, summary, compressed, curtailed, terse, laconic, pithy, abridged, compendious, sententiousAdditional synonymsDefinition brief and clear Make sure your work is accurate, succinct and to the point. Synonyms brief, to the point, concise, compact, summary, condensed, terse, laconic, pithy, gnomic, compendious, in a few well-chosen words a summary profit and loss statement Synonyms concise, brief, compact, condensed, laconic, succinct, pithy, compendiousDefinition relevant The description he gave was brief and to the point. Synonyms relevant, appropriate, apt, pointed, short, fitting, material, related, brief, suitable, applicable, pertinent, terse, pithy, apposite, apropos, germane |