succinct

adjbrief, to the point

Synonyms for succinct

adj brief, to the point

Antonyms for succinct

Word Origin & History

early 15c., "having one's belt fastened tightly," from Middle French succincte, from Latin succinctus "prepared, ready, contracted, short," past participle of succingere "tuck up (clothes for action), gird from below," from sub "up from under" (see sub-) + cingere "to gird" (see cinch). Sense of "brief, concise" first recorded early 15c.

Example Sentences for succinct

This is the most succinct account that we can give of him and his affairs.

"Better let this Miss Dean alone," was Laura's succinct advise.

This succinct account will not prove unacceptable, we hope, to our readers.

Presents the subject of astronomy in a succinct, popular form.

A succinct statement of the essentials of the New Testament.

This succinct exposé may be useful as a recapitulation of the argument.

“It be true though, sir,” said Bill, not understanding what succinct meant.

The accounts of each composer are succinct and yet sufficient.

The reply was safe, succinct, and stopped further questions.

If a topic had to be handled, why not be succinct in the handling?

succinct

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compact

compendious

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