concise

/kənˈsaɪs/adjective

Expressed in few words while still covering everything important.

Example sentence

“Keep your summary concise; one paragraph is enough.”

Praise, not criticism: a concise writer wastes no words. 'Terse', by contrast, hints that the shortness borders on rude.

Related words

condenseTo make something smaller, denser, or shorter by squeezing it into less space or fewer words.conciergeA hotel employee whose job is to help guests with requests such as bookings and directions.condescendingTo lower yourself from a higher position or status and agree to do something you consider beneath you.concentrateTo direct all your attention or thinking toward one thing.condoneTo accept or let pass behavior that is widely seen as wrong, without punishing or criticizing it.conceiveTo form an idea or plan in your mind; to think something up.