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terse

Thesaurus>not speaking much or often>terse
These are words and phrases related toterse. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of terse.

NOT SPEAKING MUCH OR OFTEN

I don't appreciate how terse she is in meetings.
Synonyms and examples
quiet
She's a quiet little thing.
taciturn
Her father was a shy, taciturn man.
abrupt
He is criticised for being too abrupt with his clients.
curtdisapproving
She was very curt with him.
short
I'm sorry I was so short with you, but I was under a lot of stress.
laconicformal
My uncle has quite a laconic wit.
not waste words
She doesn't waste words - if she agrees with you, she'll just say that.
Antonym and example
talkative
Her little boy is so talkative you can hardly get a word in!
Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofterse.
See also
silent
soft
muffled
faint
hushed
peaceful
sleepy
tranquil
restful
sequestered

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Something that is quietdoes not make much noise. A quiet place or eventdoes not have much activity, excitement, or peoplein it. People who are quietdo not speak much or often.
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