Pithily

/ˈpɪθɪli/
adverb

Speaking or writing in a brief and direct way.

She responded pithily to the complex question.
Visual representation of "pithily" - Speaking or writing in a brief and direct way.

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  • commented pithily
adverb

Speaking or writing in a brief and direct way.

She responded pithily to the complex question.
Visual representation of "pithily" - Speaking or writing in a brief and direct way.

Often appears as...

  • responded pithily
  • commented pithily
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Visual representation of "pithily"
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Direct Expression

Use 'pithily' when the speaker cuts unnecessary words and gets to the point quickly.

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In the meeting, he pithily stated the solution to the problem.
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Strong Impact

'Pithily' often gives a sense of strong opinion or decisive statement.

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The critic pithily dismissed the film's plot as cliché.
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Not Rude

Being pithy isn't rude, but concise. It's valued for efficiency, not rudeness.

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Her pithily worded email saved everyone's time.
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Direct Expression

Use 'pithily' when the speaker cuts unnecessary words and gets to the point quickly.

Illustration for Direct Expression
In the meeting, he pithily stated the solution to the problem.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Strong Impact

'Pithily' often gives a sense of strong opinion or decisive statement.

Illustration for Strong Impact
The critic pithily dismissed the film's plot as cliché.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Rude

Being pithy isn't rude, but concise. It's valued for efficiency, not rudeness.

Illustration for Not Rude
Her pithily worded email saved everyone's time.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Direct Expression

Use 'pithily' when the speaker cuts unnecessary words and gets to the point quickly.

Illustration for Direct Expression
In the meeting, he pithily stated the solution to the problem.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Strong Impact

'Pithily' often gives a sense of strong opinion or decisive statement.

Illustration for Strong Impact
The critic pithily dismissed the film's plot as cliché.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Rude

Being pithy isn't rude, but concise. It's valued for efficiency, not rudeness.

Illustration for Not Rude
Her pithily worded email saved everyone's time.
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Quote examples

Susie Dent

English Scientist

I love both garlic and onions, and this word pithily captures the rich tastes of both.
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Quote examples

Susie Dent

English Scientist

I love both garlic and onions, and this word pithily captures the rich tastes of both.
Portrait of Susie Dent
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