Main Entry:

pithy

Pronunciation:

\ˈpi-thē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

pith·i·er; pith·i·est

Date:

1562

1 : consisting of or abounding in pith 2 : having substance and point : tersely cogent

synonyms see concise

— pith·i·ly \ˈpi-thə-lē\ adverb

— pith·i·ness \ˈpi-thē-nəs\ noun