adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a succinct manner, concisely.

   "With this preface, Sam related, as succinctly as he could, the last memorable conversation he had had with Mr. Pickwick."

Adverb

1. 1
   with concise and precise brevity; to the point wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

briefbrieflycompactlycurtlyeconomicallypointedly

Antonyms

All antonyms

unsuccinctly

Example

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"The second tip is concision, or succinctly stating ideas."

Etymology

From succinct + -ly.

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