succinct
adjectiveHow to pronounce succinct:
Definition of succinct:
- succinct (adjective):
- briefly giving the gist of something.
- marked by compact precise expression without wasted words
Synonyms for succinct:
aphoristic
blunt
brief
compact
compendious
concise
crisp
curt
elliptic
epigrammatic
laconic
monosyllabic
pithy
sententious
short
summary
telegraphic
terse
Antonyms for succinct:
ambagious
ambiguous
amplified
approving
babbling
big
big-mouthed
blathering
bombastic
boring
ceremonious
chatty
circuitous
circumlocuitous
circumlocutional
circumlocutionary
circumlocutious
circumlocutory
confused
considerable
convoluted
detailed
devious
diffuse
digressive
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