Definition of Terse

1. Adjective. Brief and to the point; effectively cut short. "Short and terse and easy to understand"

Exact synonyms: Crisp, Curt, Laconic
Similar to: Concise
Derivative terms: Crispness, Terseness

Definition of Terse

1. a. Appearing as if rubbed or wiped off; rubbed; smooth; polished.

Definition of Terse

1. Adjective. (obsolete) Polished, burnished; smooth; fine, neat, spruce. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: of speech or style) Brief, concise, to the point. ¹

3. Adjective. Abruptly or brusquely short. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Terse

1. succinct [adj TERSER, TERSEST] : TERSELY [adv] - See also: succinct

Lexicographical Neighbors of Terse

terrorizing
terrorless
terrors
terrorstricken
terrorstruck
terrour
terrours
terrs
terry
terry cloth
terry thomas sign
terry towel
terrycloth
terrycloths
tersanctus
terse (current term)
tersely
terseness
tersenesses
terser
tersest
tersion
tersions
terskite
tersulfide
tersulphide
tersulphides
tersulphuret
tersulphurets
tert-

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