succinct
/səkˈsɪŋkt/ (bre, ipa) · [səksˈɪŋkt] /səkˈsɪŋkt/ (ame, ipa) · [səksˈɪŋkt] /(ˌ)sək-ˈsiŋ(k)t How to pronounce succinct (audio) sə-ˈsiŋ(k)t How to pronounce succinct (audio)/ (ame, mw)
succinct — adjective
- succinctpositive
- more succinctcomparative
- most succinctsuperlative
1. Describes speech or writing that gives all the necessary information in a clear
Describes speech or writing that gives all the necessary information in a clear way using very few words, without anything extra or unnecessary.
The CEO asked for a succinct summary of the quarterly report in under ten bullet points.
succinct summary + request for brevity
Sirin's succinct instructions helped the new team complete the task without any confusion.
Caio is known for his succinct writing style — he never uses two words when one will do.
The professor praised Zola's succinct answer, which covered all the key points in just three sentences.
Karim prepared a succinct one-page proposal instead of the usual lengthy document.
- concise
More neutral than succinct; suggests that all unnecessary material has been removed, common in academic and professional writing.
- brief
More general — just means short in length or duration; does not carry the same emphasis on clearly expressing everything needed.
- pithy
Positive and slightly informal; describes something short but full of meaning or substance.
- terse
Can be negative; means short to the point of being rude or unfriendly, unlike succinct which is always a compliment.
- wordy
Using too many words; the direct opposite of succinct.
- verbose
Formal term for someone who uses more words than needed.
- long-winded
Informal; describes speech or writing that continues for too long and becomes boring.
用法筆記
Succinct describes communication — speech, writing, instructions, answers — not a person directly. It carries a positive connotation of efficient clarity, unlike terse, which can suggest rudeness or abruptness.