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terse Synonyms

Another word for terse

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• adjective (Context 1)

Sparing in the use of words; abrupt, curt, or cleanly concise to the point of seeming brusque.

Usage Example

"The spokesperson issued a curt two-sentence statement declining to comment on the ongoing investigation."

Strongest
curt
clipped
laconic
Strong
succinct
concise
abrupt
brusque
pithy
brief
short

Opposites of terse

The opposite of terse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wordy
verbose
long-winded
rambling
prolix
garrulous
loquacious
effusive
See all opposites of terse

• Nearby Words

terrorize
terrorizer
terry
terse
tersely
terseness
tertiary

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Terse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/terse
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