TERSE


Meaning of TERSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tɜ:(r)s ]

( terser, tersest)

A terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly.

He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday...

= curt

ADJ

• terse‧ly

‘It’s too late,’ he said tersely.

ADV : ADV with v

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