Antonyms for succinct

Grammar : Adj

Spell : suh k-singkt

Phonetic Transcription : səkˈsɪŋkt

Definition of succinct

Origin : early 15c., "having one's belt fastened tightly," from Middle French succincte, from Latin succinctus "prepared, ready, contracted, short," past participle of succingere "tuck up (clothes for action), gird from below," from sub "up from under" (see sub-) + cingere "to gird" (see cinch). Sense of "brief, concise" first recorded early 15c.

adj brief, to the point

Example sentences :

This is the most succinct account that we can give of him and his affairs.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

"Better let this Miss Dean alone," was Laura's succinct advise.
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester

This succinct account will not prove unacceptable, we hope, to our readers.
Extract from : « Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. » by Pierce Egan

Presents the subject of astronomy in a succinct, popular form.
Extract from : « A Field Book of the Stars » by William Tyler Olcott

A succinct statement of the essentials of the New Testament.
Extract from : « The Convert » by Elizabeth Robins

This succinct exposé may be useful as a recapitulation of the argument.
Extract from : « The Mind and the Brain » by Alfred Binet

“It be true though, sir,” said Bill, not understanding what succinct meant.
Extract from : « Sunshine Bill » by W H G Kingston

The accounts of each composer are succinct and yet sufficient.
Extract from : « Education and the Higher Life » by J. L. Spalding

The reply was safe, succinct, and stopped further questions.
Extract from : « The Landloper » by Holman Day

If a topic had to be handled, why not be succinct in the handling?
Extract from : « Demos » by George Gissing

Synonyms for succinct

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