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Pithily: meaning, definitions and examples

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pithily

 

[ ˈpɪθɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in writing or speech

concise and forcefully expressive

Synonyms

briefly, concisely, succinctly, terse

Examples of usage

  • He answered pithily, 'No comment.'
  • She summarized her argument pithily in just a few words.
Context #2 | Adverb

used in writing or speech

in a way that is direct and to the point

Synonyms

bluntly, briskly, pointedly, tersely

Examples of usage

  • He pithily remarked, 'Actions speak louder than words.'
  • The author pithily described the character's motivations in one sentence.

Translations

Translations of the word "pithily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concisa e expressivamente

🇮🇳 संक्षेप में

🇩🇪 prägnant

🇮🇩 dengan singkat

🇺🇦 лаконічно

🇵🇱 zwięźle

🇯🇵 簡潔に

🇫🇷 de manière concise

🇪🇸 de manera concisa

🇹🇷 özlü bir şekilde

🇰🇷 간결하게

🇸🇦 بإيجاز

🇨🇿 stručně

🇸🇰 stručne

🇨🇳 简洁地

🇸🇮 jedrnato

🇮🇸 í stuttu máli

🇰🇿 қысқаша

🇬🇪 შემოკლებით

🇦🇿 qısa şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera concisa

Etymology

The adverb 'pithily' is derived from the adjective 'pithy', which comes from the Middle English word 'pithi' meaning 'full of vigor'. The term evolved to refer to language that is concise and forceful in expressing an idea. Over time, 'pithily' has come to be associated with succinct and impactful communication, often used to convey a message effectively in a few words.

See also: pith, pithiness, pithy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,282, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.