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pithy Definition

pithy (pit̸hē)

adjective pithi·er, pithi·est

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

pithy Related Forms

pithi·ly adverb pithi·ness noun

pithy Synonyms

pithy

modif.

pithy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • aphorism: His words have achieved the status of, at the very least, pithy aphorisms if not proverbs.
  • saying: Often a pithy saying or proverb has been written in the chosen script beside the alphabet.
  • remark: An immense amount of chattering by the others followed these pithy remarks of the principals.
  • phrase: Thorpe captures the whole essence of our inimitable scenery in short pithy phrases of almost poetic quality.
  • observation: There are pithy observations, too; at one point, he compares a football match to the funeral of Princess Diana.
  • comment: I expected to be making a few pithy comments about some minor adjustments.

Modifying Another Word

always: His letters, always pithy and forceful, appeared regularly in many newspapers and periodicals.

Browse dictionary entries near pithy

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  3. pith
  4. pitfall
  5. piteous
  6. pitchy
  7. pitchstone
  8. pitchout
  9. pitchman
  10. pitchfork
  1. pitiable
  2. pitier
  3. pitiful
  4. pitiless
  5. pitman
  6. piton
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  8. Pitot tube
  9. Pitt
  10. pittance