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tersely

/tɜːrsli/ adverb · British & US
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What does tersely mean?

adverb

Expressing or expressed in a few simple words; concise. Used to describe speech or writing that is brief and to the point.

Example

"The professor spoke tersely, cutting through the unnecessary details."

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