Terse synonyms and antonyms
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The definition of taut is pulled or stretched tight.
Having coloration of the points in contrast to the rest of the coat
wordy (antonym)
Relating to or consisting of words; verbal.
Abrupt is when someone is short or curt in their manner or actions.
Containing a large amount of shortening; flaky:
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Closefitting
(Informal) Circumcised.
verbose (antonym)
Verbose is defined as a person who uses way too many words, or who talks a lot.
Clean and in good order; trim; tidy
Forceful; vigorous; effective
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Containing or given to the use of epigrams.
(Zoology) Well camouflaged; having good camouflage.
Marked by or consisting of few words that are carefully chosen
carefully edited
Marked by or consisting of few words that are carefully chosen
prolix. See syn. study at concise.concise (antonym)
Marked by or consisting of few words that are carefully chosen
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Scanty, as in clothing.
Of or like an aphorism
Self-evident or aphoristic
clearcut
Marked by or consisting of few words that are carefully chosen
Containing or stating briefly all the essentials of something; comprehensive and concise.
Strictly and completely in accord with fact; not deviating from truth or reality:
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The definition of laconic refers to someone who doesn't talk a lot or uses very few words.
Terse and full of substance or meaning
Agreeably intense or stimulating:
postulational
Marked by or consisting of few words that are carefully chosen
Full of or given to using aphorisms, especially in a pompously moralizing manner.
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Of, relating to, or transmitted by telegraph.
monosyllabicity
The state or characteristic of being monosyllabic.
monosyllabism
Frequent occurrence of monosyllables.
lengthy (antonym)
Long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension
long-winded (antonym)
The definition of long winded is someone who talks on and on, often to the point of becoming boring, or extended talking or stories that are being told.
prolix (antonym)
Tending to speak or write at excessive length.
The definition of summary is a statement presenting the main points.
big (related)
Conspicuous in position, wealth, or importance; prominent:
style (related)
The slender part of a flower pistil, connecting the ovary and the stigma. The pollen tube grows through the style delivering the pollen nuclei to the ovary.
words (related)
Marked by or consisting of few words that are carefully chosen
perfunctory (related)
tersely (related)
Find another word for terse. In this page you can discover 48 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for terse, like: brief, taut, compact, pointed, wordy, abrupt, short, succinct, precise, clipped and verbose.
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