Briefly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈbrē-flē/ brief·ly

Meaning & Definition of Briefly

Briefly (adverb)

  1. in a brief way
  2. in brief
  3. for a short time

Briefly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a few words

    "tell us briefly why you chose this position"

    similar: compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, shortly, succinctly, summarily, tersely, in a nutshell, in a word, in brief, in short, in sum
    related: aphoristically, sententiously, exactly, precisely, abruptly, bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, monosyllabically
    opposite: diffusely, long-windedly, verbosely, wordily
    near: redundantly, repetitiously

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Briefly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Briefly:

compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, shortly, succinctly, summarily, tersely, in a nutshell, in a word, in brief, in short, in sum

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Briefly

Words with the opposite meaning of Briefly:

diffusely, long-windedly, verbosely, wordily

Related Words for Briefly

aphoristically, sententiously, exactly, precisely, abruptly, bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, monosyllabically

Near Antonyms of Briefly

redundantly, repetitiously

Origin & Etymology of Briefly

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Briefly

Frequently Asked Questions about Briefly

What does "Briefly" mean?

"Briefly" means in a brief way. As an adverb, it is defined as: in a brief way.

What is another word for "Briefly"?

Other words for "Briefly" include compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily and shortly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Briefly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Briefly"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Briefly". Common alternatives include compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, shortly, succinctly and summarily.

What is the opposite of "Briefly"?

Antonyms of "Briefly" include diffusely, long-windedly, verbosely and wordily. Near antonyms include redundantly and repetitiously.

How do you use "Briefly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Briefly" in a sentence: "tell us briefly why you chose this position".

Is "Briefly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Briefly" is an adverb.

Is "Briefly" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Briefly" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Briefly"?

"Briefly" is pronounced /ˈbrē-flē/ and divided into syllables as brief·ly.