Definitions

pithy

[pith-ee] / ˈpɪθ i /

ADJECTIVE

brief, to the point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cogent concise laconic succinct terse trenchant

WEAK

compact crisp curt down to brass tacks effective epigrammatic expressive honed meaningful meaty pointed short short-and-sweet significant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotent lengthy long-winded weak wordy

WEAK

verbose

Example Sentences

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During her club gigs, Ms. Smith introduced a sharper, original approach to rock that was raw and pithy, salted with hidden references to 1960s girl groups, R&B balladeers and garage-rock bands.

From The Wall Street Journal

Truly, the wise founder had a pithy saying for most, if not all, occasions.

From Literature

He was full of pithy sayings like that.”

From Literature

Just hearing the word “penny” made her think of Miss Mortimer, who no doubt would be full of excellent and pithy advice right now.

From Literature

Could they repeat a few pithy phrases in Latin?

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