pithy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They would funnel information and boil down data to pithy takeaways for their superiors.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Opening with a hard left turn toward the fatalistic is a bold statement for the sequel to a mostly pithy film about the glamorous world of fashion publishing.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
“We are,” in Mr. Haskell’s pithy assessment, “grass apes.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
One pithy tech commentator dubbed it “Cocomelon for adults.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025
“It is a much older saying than those of Agatha Swanburne. It may even be older than the pithy wisdom of Cicero. It goes like this: ‘Don’t set a fox to guard the henhouse.’”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing pithy
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
300 Most Difficult "SAT" Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Glass Castle
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
