concisely

American  

[kuhn-sahys-lee] / kənˈsaɪs li /

adverb

1. fully, but in few words; succinctly.

   In that short paragraph you laid out the whole argument, clearly and concisely.

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Etymology

Origin of concisely

concise ( def. ) + -ly

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Explanation

When you say something concisely, you use as few words as possible to get your meaning across. When you write concisely, you convey an idea briefly and straightforwardly. The adverb concisely is useful when you want to describe a sentence, paragraph, essay, or speech that uses few words that are carefully chosen. Writing concisely is especially important in journalism, where writers need to clearly convey ideas and information. The Latin root word, concisus, means "cut off or brief," from concidere, "to cut off, cut up, or cut into pieces."

Example Sentences

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concisely

"It's important that allies continue to consult, think about how we might respond, and make sure that we message clearly and concisely to the Russians where our red lines are," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

The Rig Veda, Hinduism’s oldest text, concisely reflects this with the aphorism “Truth is one, but the wise call it by many names.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

As concisely put by John Locke, the brilliant 17th-century political philosopher who inspired America’s founders, “Where law ends, tyranny begins.”

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2024

It is in the spirit of this supple duality that we encounter the Rick Owens Silver Gemini key chain, aptly and concisely named as such because, well, isn’t it obvious?

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2024

“Can you describe it concisely so that you can find this spot again if you have to?”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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