Concisely
[kən'saɪsli]
Definition
(adv.) in a concise manner; in a few words; 'the history is summed up concisely in this book'; 'she replied briefly'; 'briefly, we have a problem'; 'to put it shortly'.
Editor: Tamara--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) In a concise manner; briefly.
Checker: Patty
Examples
- To these communications Peggotty replied as promptly, if not as concisely, as a merchant's clerk. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Now, I'll state the case clearly and concisely to you, Watson, and maybe you can see a spark where all is dark to me. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- The name of the place where, and of the person with whom I lived, is my secret, I replied concisely. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Elizabeth replied very concisely that she was. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
Checker: Patty