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Tersely (adv) means In few words, saying only what is needed.

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In few words, saying only what is needed.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

telegraphically concisely

Related words

shortly briefly concisely

Rhymes for tersely

rely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely barely likely

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What is the meaning of tersely?

"tersely" (adv) means in few words, saying only what is needed.

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Other words for "tersely" include concisely, telegraphically.

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