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An adverb meaning "in a brief, concise, and often curt manner." It describes speech or writing that is short and to the point, sometimes to the extent of seeming rude or abrupt.

1. In a brief and direct mannerB2formal

   Using few words, often in a way that seems rude or unfriendly.

   بإيجاز وجفاء

   • He answered tersely, saying only 'no' without explanation.
   • She spoke tersely to the reporter, refusing to elaborate.
   • The manager tersely dismissed the suggestion.

   المرادفاتabruptlybluntlybrusquelycurtlyshortlysnappishly

   الأضدادdiffuselylong-windedlyverboselywordily