SAT Word of the Day: Terse
If you're "terse," you'll make it worse. But brevity is the soul of wit, too. Plus, a free SAT math book for three days.
SAT Word of the Day: TERSE
If you're "terse," you'll make it worse. But brevity is the soul of wit. So what to do?
ℹ️ Part of speech of terse
terse is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of terse
terse is pronounced /tɜrs/ or TURS.
📚️ Definition of terse
Brief and to the point, sometimes to the point of seeming abrupt or unfriendly. Example: a terse email response.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of terse in usage:
Our teacher's terse "Meeting adjourned" was a welcome conclusion.
The librarian had to give the patrons a terse reminder about library etiquette.
Sometimes a terse "no" is the most elegant response to an unreasonable request.
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