Brief and Verbose

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Brief

Brief adjective - Marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning.
Usage example: a brief but crucial admonition to keep quiet
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Verbose is an antonym for brief.
Nearby Words: briefing, briefly, briefed, briefness, briefcase

Verbose

Verbose adjective - Using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea.
Usage example: had to wade through a verbose letter of complaint
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Brief is an antonym for verbose.
Nearby Words: verbosity, verbosely
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  • Items are often letters or notes specifically given to you and written in full (sometimes brief, sometimes verbose) details.
    Source: Pamphlet Shelf
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