concise
1 antonyms and opposites of concise, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Giving all the necessary information in few words; brief and to the point.
Antonyms
How to use concise
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin concīsus, "cut short," from concīdere, "to cut to pieces."
Full origin of concise →Frequently asked questions
What does “concise” mean?
The word “concise” means giving all the necessary information in few words; brief and to the point. In plain terms, short but complete — nothing unnecessary left in.
How do you pronounce “concise”?
“Concise” is pronounced kuhn-SYS (/kənˈsaɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “concise” in a sentence?
Here is “concise” used in a sentence: “Please give a concise summary of the report.”
What is another word for “concise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “concise” include brief, crisp, laconic, lapidary, short-winded and succinct.
What is the opposite of “concise”?
The opposite of “concise” — its antonyms — is verbose.
What part of speech is “concise”?
“Concise” is an adjective.
Where does the word “concise” come from?
The word “concise” comes from Latin. From Latin concīsus, "cut short," from concīdere, "to cut to pieces.".
Is “concise” a common word?
“Concise” is an uncommon word in modern English.