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Wordabulary

pithy

Pronunciation
Adjective C1 Advanced

Quick answer

Expressing an idea briefly and forcefully; concise and to the point.

"He's known for his pithy one-liners."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

concise succinct

Antonyms

wordy verbose

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "He's known for his _____ one-liners."

Answer: pithy

In your own words, what does "pithy" mean?

Expressing an idea briefly and forcefully; concise and to the point.

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