Diffuse and Elliptical

Diffuse

Diffuse adjective - Using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea.

Elliptical is an antonym for diffuse.

Elliptical

Elliptical adjective - Marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning.
Usage example: his elliptical replies can seem rude to some people, but that's just his way

Diffuse is an antonym for elliptical.

Nearby Word: elliptic
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