Associations to the word «Terse»
Noun
- Brief
- Prose
- Reply
- Memo
- Nod
- Sutra
- Sentence
- Acknowledgment
- Nadine
- Statement
- Syntax
- Sulu
- Directive
- Ramon
- Annal
- Phrase
- Paragraph
- Verse
- Comment
- Precept
- Yoga
- Message
- Clear
- Narrative
- Style
- Explanation
- Sparkling
- Allusion
- Instruction
- Quiet
- Anecdote
- Exposition
- Reel
- Simple
- Tenderness
- Dialogue
- Lar
- Expression
- Manual
- Poetry
- Remark
- Announcement
- Conversation
- Poem
- Inquiry
- Tu
- Speech
- Description
- Command
- Flash
- Scripture
- Language
- Scan
- Word
- Caesar
- Chronicle
- Manner
- Wire
- Writing
- Text
- Eyebrow
- Passage
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
TERSE, adjective. (obsolete) Polished, burnished; smooth; fine, neat, spruce.
TERSE, adjective. (of speech or style) Brief, concise, to the point.
TERSE, adjective. Abruptly or brusquely short.
Dictionary definition
TERSE, adjective. Brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes'"; "short and terse and easy to understand".
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?