Brief Synonyms and Antonyms

brēf
Short in time
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. short
  2. fleeting
  3. concise
Antonyms:
  1. lengthy
  2. long
  3. long-lived
  4. enduring
  5. lasting
Accomplished in very little time
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. fast
  2. expeditious
  3. flying
  4. hasty
  5. hurried
  6. quick
  7. rapid
  8. short
  9. speedy
  10. swift
A summary
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abstract
  2. summary
  3. epitome
  4. digest
  5. abridgment
  6. outline
  7. breve
  8. in-short
  9. breviary
  10. brevity
  11. condensation
  12. succinctly
  13. cameo
  14. legal brief
  15. compendium
  16. in a few words
  17. inventory
  18. monosyllabicity
  19. precept
  20. to put it briefly
  21. shortness
  22. synopsis
  23. short-shrift
  24. decurtate
  25. summarization
  26. syllabus
  27. writ
A legal document
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. brief
  2. writ
  3. deed
  4. affidavit
  5. summation
  6. bill
  7. claim
  8. counterclaim
  9. plea
  10. declaration. See syn. study at abridgment.abridgment
  11. declaration
To inform
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. prime
  2. advise
  3. instruct
Antonyms:
  1. secret
  2. hide

Words Related to Brief

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Brief Sentence Examples

  • There was a brief pause.

  • He paused for a brief flurry of clapping.

  • She wrapped her arms around her knees and closed her eyes for a brief rest.

  • His expression revealed surprise for a brief moment, and then his eyes flashed with anger.

  • Gabriel growled at her, the brief touch enough to stir desire.

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