TERSE in a Sentence
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Example sentences for TERSE, such as:
1. Derek's terse reply ended the conversation.
2. An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
3. There is a fine line between speech that is terse and to the point and speech that is too abrupt.
4. Abruptly she told him Will's news, tersely and in short words, feeling a sense of relief as she spoke.
5. He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday.
2. An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
3. There is a fine line between speech that is terse and to the point and speech that is too abrupt.
4. Abruptly she told him Will's news, tersely and in short words, feeling a sense of relief as she spoke.
5. He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday.
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Meanings and Examples of TERSE
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terse
a. effectively concise; appearing as if wiped or rubbed, as smooth
Classic Sentence:
1 They have provided a system which for terse comprehensiveness surpasses Justinian's Pandects and the By-laws of the Chinese Society for the Suppression of Meddling with other People's Business.
2 The style of the letter was decidedly concise and terse; but Tom thought it the most wonderful specimen of composition that had appeared in modern times.
3 Abruptly she told him Will's news, tersely and in short words, feeling a sense of relief as she spoke.
Example Sentence:
1 Derek's terse reply ended the conversation.
2 An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
3 He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday.
4 There is a fine line between speech that is terse and to the point and speech that is too abrupt.