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TERSE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word terse. (exact relations)
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tersely terseness

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	abrupt					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions • exceedingly sudden and unexpected • dangerously steep • surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
	brusque					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • marked by rude or peremptory shortness
	concise					adjectiveadj
	adjective • expressing much in few words
	succinct					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • briefly giving the gist of something
	mardy					adjectiveadj
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	crisp					noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • tender and brittle • pleasantly cold and invigorating • pleasingly firm and fresh • (of hair) in small tight curls • brief and to the point; effectively cut short verb • make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic • make brown and crisp by heating
	curt					verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • marked by rude or peremptory shortness • brief and to the point; effectively cut short
	laconic					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • brief and to the point; effectively cut short

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