Synonyms of in short

in short

phrase

as in concisely

in a few words

In short, the situation is a mess.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concisely
• briefly
• exactly
• precisely
• shortly
• succinctly
• crisply
• summarily
• compactly
• curtly
• in sum
• laconically
• elliptically
• pithily
• tersely
• in brief
• in a word
• abruptly
• in a nutshell
• sententiously
• bluntly
• bluffly
• aphoristically
• brusquely
• monosyllabically

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diffusely
• verbosely
• wordily
• long-windedly
• redundantly
• repetitiously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in short

Fans were attracted to their engaging and oftentimes comedic content portrayed in short-form video content or photos shared to their social platforms — in addition to their heartthrob good looks. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Bartenders serve a small selection of wine in short glasses emblazoned with white lambs, and a cocktail list features beverages that range from light and herbaceous to sweet and heady. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

For guitarist Jonathan Plevyak, the song is also a way to embrace the fun side of playing music, which can be in short supply when trying to get ahead. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026

So in short, turning your thermostat down doesn’t speed up the cooling process. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 29 July 2026