Antonyms for brevity
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : brev-i-tee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbrɛv ɪ ti |
Definition of brevity
Origin :- c.1500, from Latin brevitatem (nominative brevitas) "shortness" in space or time, from brevis "short" (see brief (adj.)).
- noun shortness, briefness
- More I could add, but brevity is best;-- These are our claims to honour you as Guest.
- Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
- In a few words, for brevity was easy to him, Andrew told the story of their disaster.
- Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald
- The Baroness listened to them without interest, and answered them with brevity.
- Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
- “Costumes for the maskenball,” I answered, taking refuge in brevity of reply.
- Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
- I am explaining that this Lacedaemonian brevity was the style of primitive philosophy.
- Extract from : « Protagoras » by Plato
- Mrs. Snow was a little inclined to feel hurt at its brevity.
- Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- "Presumably it's the new head-gardener," she replied with brevity.
- Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
- And the deputy answered with like brevity, then rode on to Tombstone.
- Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
- It was his way with Beasley, but now there was more in his mind to make for brevity.
- Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
- "Yes," was my reply, for I determined on brevity wherever possible.
- Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
Synonyms for brevity
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