TERSE in a Sentence

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Example sentences for TERSE, such as:

1. Derek's terse reply ended the conversation.
2. An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
3. There is a fine line between speech that is terse and to the point and speech that is too abrupt.
4. Abruptly she told him Will's news, tersely and in short words, feeling a sense of relief as she spoke.
5. He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday.

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 Meanings and Examples of TERSE
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
terse
 a.  effectively concise; appearing as if wiped or rubbed, as smooth
Classic Sentence:
1  They have provided a system which for terse comprehensiveness surpasses Justinian's Pandects and the By-laws of the Chinese Society for the Suppression of Meddling with other People's Business.
Moby Dick By Herman Melville
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 89. Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish.
2  The style of the letter was decidedly concise and terse; but Tom thought it the most wonderful specimen of composition that had appeared in modern times.
Uncle Tom's Cabin By Harriet Beecher Stowe
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXII
3  Abruptly she told him Will's news, tersely and in short words, feeling a sense of relief as she spoke.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXI
Example Sentence:
1  Derek's terse reply ended the conversation.
2  An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
3  He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday.
4  There is a fine line between speech that is terse and to the point and speech that is too abrupt.