What does tersely mean?
Tersely means In a brief, concise, or to the point manner..
Tersely
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a brief, concise, or to the point manner..
Example Sentences
It was replaced by a New Euston, "bold in design and layout and in keeping with a new railway era". Betjeman was unmoved, describing it tersely as "no masterpiece" and noting that its lack of platform seating made it an "inhuman structure" which seemed to ignore passengers.
Synonyms for tersely
Antonyms for tersely
Related Words
Word Forms
- more tersely
- most tersely
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tersely?
Common synonyms include concisely, telegraphically.
What is the opposite of tersely?
Possible antonyms include verbosely.
How do you use tersely in a sentence?
It was replaced by a New Euston, "bold in design and layout and in keeping with a new railway era". Betjeman was unmoved, describing it tersely as "no masterpiece" and noting that its lack of platform seating made it an "inhuman structure" which seemed to ignore passengers.
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