concisely
adverb
Simple meaning
In a few words.
Pronunciation
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kuhnsysleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
kənˈsaɪsli
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Definition
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adverb
In a concise manner; in a few words
“The history is summed up concisely in this book.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In a concise manner; in a few words
Used this way, concisely is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
“The history is summed up concisely in this book.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Clear and precise
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “concisely in …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: concisely in …
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Inflected forms
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Expressing much in few words.
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Synonyms
Sense: in a concise manner
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