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succinctlyin a brief and clearly expressed manner; without wasted words

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a brief and clearly expressed manner; without wasted words

Pronunciation (IPA): /səkˈsɪŋktli/

Example Sentences

  • When asked about his 20-year marriage, he succinctly replied: 'She talks, I nod.'
  • The CEO succinctly addressed the budget concerns in her presentation.
  • To put it succinctly: coffee good, Monday bad.

succinctly

ADVERB

[/səkˈsɪŋktli/]

in a brief and clearly expressed manner; without wasted words

a confident businesswoman stands pointing to a simple chart with just three clear bullet points. She gestures decisively while speaking to her attentive colleagues seated around the table. The audience nods with understanding and relief as complex information is made crystal clear. Previously confused expressions on their faces transform into smiles of comprehension. Other meeting participants lean forward with engaged body language, some taking quick notes.  information being communicated in a brief and clearly expressed manner without wasted words
💡 Concept

a confident businesswoman stands pointing to a simple chart with just three clear bullet points. She gestures decisively while speaking to her attentive colleagues seated around the table. The audience nods with understanding and relief as complex information is made crystal clear. Previously confused expressions on their faces transform into smiles of comprehension. Other meeting participants lean forward with engaged body language, some taking quick notes. information being communicated in a brief and clearly expressed manner without wasted words

Speak succinctly, understand instinctly, see distinctly!
🎵 Rhyme

Speak succinctly, understand instinctly, see distinctly!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/səkˈsɪŋktli/
🇬🇧 UK/səkˈsɪŋktli/

🌳Etymology

Rootsuccinct
Suffix--ly

🎵Rhyme

distinctlyinstinctly
distinctly
instinctly

🔗Collocations

explain succinctly
put it succinctly
describe succinctly
state succinctly
summarize succinctly
express succinctly

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When asked about his 20-year marriage, he succinctly replied: 'She talks, I nod.'

The CEO succinctly addressed the budget concerns in her presentation.

😄 Fun example

To put it succinctly: coffee good, Monday bad.

The report succinctly outlined the key findings of the research.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

brieflyconciselyterselycompactlylaconically

Antonyms

verboselylengthilywordily

Related

succinctconcisebriefsummarycondensed

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