Meaning & use
pithy
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Expressing an idea briefly and forcefully, with no unnecessary words.
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Her pithy remark summed up the entire argument in one sentence.
The comedian is known for his pithy one-liners.
A note on using this word
Almost always used approvingly, praising someone's ability to be brief yet meaningful, unlike neutral synonyms such as 'terse.'
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