telegraphic

• Sich auf ein Telegramm beziehend oder daran erinnernd; knapp, abgehackt oder nur aus dem Nötigsten bestehend.

Relating to or resembling a telegram; concise, abrupt, or consisting of only essential words.

1. Relating to telegraphyC1formal

   Of or relating to the transmission of messages by telegraph.

   Telegrafisch

   • The telegraphic system revolutionized long-distance communication in the 19th century.
   • He studied the history of telegraphic codes.
   • The device used a telegraphic key to send signals.

2. Concise or abbreviated styleC1formal

   Having a style that is very brief and direct, like a telegram, often omitting unnecessary words.

   Telegrafenstil

   • His speech was telegraphic, using only the most essential words.
   • The author's telegraphic prose made the story fast-paced.
   • She sent a telegraphic message: 'Arriving tomorrow. Need hotel.'

   Synonymebriefcompressedconcisecurtlaconicpithysuccinctterse

   Antonymediffuselong-windedloquaciousprolixverbosewordy