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Meaning of terse

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

terse

Pronunciation:/tɝːs//tɜːs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. (by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

    Synonyms:concisesuccinct
    Antonyms:prolixverbosewordy

  2. (by extension) Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.

    Synonyms:abruptbrusquemardyshort-spoken

  3. Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/terse

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