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pithy
\ˈpithē, -thi, dial ˈpeth-\ adjective
(usually -er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English, from pithe, pith pith + -y — more at pith
1.
a.
(1) : of or resembling pith
< a pithy substance >
(2) : containing, filled with, or abounding in pith
< pithy stems >
b. chiefly Scotland : strong, vigorous
2.
a. : containing much meaning and substance in a terse concentrated form : brief and to the point : full of significance : meaty
< a pithy proverb >
< a pithy summary >
< wrote several pithy chapters >
b. : marked by the use of pithy speech or writing
< a pithy speaker >
< a pithy style >
Synonyms: see concise |