Meaning
concise, brief
- expressing much in few words; succinct and clear
In a sentence
Il direttore ha apprezzato la sua relazione chiara e concisa.
The director appreciated his clear and concise report.
Per favore, sii conciso: abbiamo solo cinque minuti a disposizione.
Please be concise: we only have five minutes available.
Nonostante fosse concisa, la sua spiegazione chiarì ogni dubbio.
Even though it was concise, his explanation cleared up every doubt.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| conciso | masculine · singular |
| concisa | feminine · singular |
| concisi | masculine · plural |
| concise | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Near-synonyms include 'breve', 'sintetico', and 'lapidario'.
- Frequently paired with words related to speech or writing (stile, risposta, testo).