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terse
/tɜːs/
adjective
zwięzły
Also
lakonicznyoszczędny w słowach
Definition
Using few words; brief and to the point, often in a way that may seem rude or unfriendly.
Examples
He gave a terse reply, clearly annoyed.
Udzielił zwięzłej odpowiedzi, wyraźnie zirytowany.
The report was terse but informative.
Raport był lakoniczny, ale pouczający.
Collocations
terse replyterse statementterse message
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