terse

• Décrit une parole ou un écrit bref et concis, souvent au point d'être brusque ou sec.

Describes speech or writing that is brief and concise, often to the point of being abrupt or rude.

1. Brief and directB2formal

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

   laconique / sec

   • His terse reply made it clear he was annoyed.
   • She gave a terse summary of the meeting.
   • The manager's terse instructions left no room for questions.

   Synonymesabruptbrusqueclippedcurtlaconicshortsnappy

   Antonymesgarrulouslong-windedloquaciousprolixverbosewordy

2. Concise and effectiveB2formal

   Expressing much in few words; clear and to the point.

   concis et efficace

   • The author's terse writing style is very effective.
   • He offered a terse but accurate description of the problem.
   • A terse statement can sometimes be more powerful than a long explanation.

   Synonymesbriefcompactconcisecrisplaconicpithysuccinct

   Antonymesgarrulouslong-windedprolixverbosewordy