Succinctly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /(ˌ)sək-ˈsiŋ(k)t/ suc·cinct

Meaning & Definition of Succinctly

Succinctly (adjective)

  1. using few words to state or express something
  2. being girded
  3. close-fitting

Succinctly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a few words

    "found it difficult to explain succinctly to the technician the nature of the problems she was having with her computer"

    similar: briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, shortly, 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

Related Entry: Succinct (adjective)

Succinct is a different word from Succinctly. The synonyms below are for succinct, not for succinctly.

  1. marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning

    "a pocket guide that provides succinct explanations for rules of grammar and punctuation"

    similar: aphoristic, apothegmatic, brief, capsule, compact, compendious, concise, crisp, curt, elliptical, epigrammatic, laconic, monosyllabic, pithy, sententious, summary, telegraphic, terse, thumbnail
    related: abrupt, blunt, brusque, short, snippety, snippy, abbreviated, abridged, condensed, curtailed, shortened, meaty, substantial, meaningful, significant, well-turned
    opposite: circuitous, circumlocutory, diffuse, long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy
    near: pleonastic, redundant, repetitious, tautological, tautologous, enlarged, expanded, supplemented, embellished, embroidered, exaggerated, inflated

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Succinctly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Succinctly:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Succinctly

Words with the opposite meaning of Succinctly:

diffusely, long-windedly, verbosely, wordily

Related Words for Succinctly

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

Near Antonyms of Succinctly

redundantly, repetitiously

Word Forms of Succinctly

Derived words: succinctly (adverb), succinctness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Succinctly

Middle English, from Latin succinctus having one's clothes gathered up by a belt, tightly wrapped, concise, from sub- + cinctus, past participle of cingere to gird cincture

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Succinctly

What does "Succinctly" mean?

"Succinctly" means using few words to state or express something. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: using few words to state or express something.

What is another word for "Succinctly"?

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

What are different ways to say "Succinctly"?

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

What is the opposite of "Succinctly"?

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

How do you use "Succinctly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Succinctly" in a sentence: "found it difficult to explain succinctly to the technician the nature of the problems she was having with her computer".

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

"Succinctly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Succinctly"?

"Succinctly" is pronounced /(ˌ)sək-ˈsiŋ(k)t/ and divided into syllables as suc·cinct.

What is the origin of the word "Succinctly"?

"Succinctly" comes from Middle English, from Latin succinctus having one's clothes gathered up by a belt, tightly wrapped, concise, from sub- + cinctus, past participle of cingere to gird cincture. First known use: 15th century.