Antonyms for concise

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kuhn-sahys

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsaɪs

Definition of concise

Origin : 1580s, from Latin concisus "cut off, brief," past participle of concidere "to cut off, cut up, cut through, cut to pieces," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + caedere "to cut" (see -cide). Related: Concisely.

adj short, to the point

Example sentences :

It was that of Demosthenes, concise, energetic, and commanding.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

He is often obscure, but has the power to be concise and luminous.
Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 » by Various

Diarists agree in the concise terms with which they describe the town.
Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

"Too dry," was the concise expression he used in reference to this state.
Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad

All the merit of proverbs consists in the concise and picturesque expression.
Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad

I got three lines from him, very dry and concise, saying 'no' to me.
Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever

And Worth gave her a concise account of the theft and his own share in the affair.
Extract from : « The Million-Dollar Suitcase » by Alice MacGowan

I had sent her as concise a report as I could make—to her, for Worth.
Extract from : « The Million-Dollar Suitcase » by Alice MacGowan

Lebel asked her, in concise terms, if she would become his wife.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

"Everything," was Ricardo's concise answer, in a low, emphatic whisper.
Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for concise

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