succinct

[suhk-singkt] / səkˈsɪŋkt /

ADJECTIVE

brief, to the point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunt concise curt pithy terse

WEAK

boiled down breviloquent brusque compact compendiary compendious condensed cut to the bone in a nutshell in few words laconic short summary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lengthy long-winded polite wordy

Example Sentences

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As a standalone film, it’s a succinct tale of determination, and a very fun way to spend a Friday night.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Gunn was more succinct, showing his support with just a green heart emoji.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Asked for his take on dealing with the cryptocurrency world, Cottrill was succinct.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

For Toha, it was a succinct entrypoint on the complex subject for her teenage daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The words that come to me are actually quite succinct.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak