pithy

The definition of pithy is language or words that are brief, but meaningful and forceful.

(adjective)

An example of something that might be described as pithy is short, meaningful comments.

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See pithy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective pithier, pithiest

  1. of, like, or full of pith
  2. terse and full of substance or meaning

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See pithy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective pith·i·er, pith·i·est
  1. Precisely meaningful; forceful and brief: a pithy comment.
  2. Consisting of or resembling pith.

Related Forms:

  • pithˈi·ly adverb
  • pithˈi·ness noun

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