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

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

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adjective pithier, pithiest

of, like, or full of pith
terse and full of substance or meaning

Related Forms:

pithily adverb
pithiness noun

See pithy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective pith·i·er, pith·i·est

Precisely meaningful; forceful and brief: a pithy comment.
Consisting of or resembling pith.

Related Forms:

pithˈi·ly adverb

pithˈi·ness noun

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