pithily

adverb

Definition of pithilynext
as in concisely
in a few words the observation that "War is hell" is how General Sherman pithily summed up his experiences in combat

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Recent Examples of pithily The director, recently freed from a malfunctioning elevator in a pithily Andersonian incident, made a brief appearance onstage with Murray. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pithily
  1. concisely
  2. briefly
  3. succinctly
Adverb
  • Maybe Spain never quite produced a picture-book goal to concisely summarise their style and quality.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • These systems predominantly elevate short-form content in which creators must speak quickly and concisely to get high engagement — limiting those who might opt for this form to make a living.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of concisely
Adverb
  • Charging documents indicate that Abarca had a physical altercation with his ex-wife during the incident, and missing persons reports were briefly filed for both Abarca and the couple’s toddler son in the following days.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The city did briefly conduct a body camera pilot program in the summer of 2024.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of briefly
Adverb
  • One of the brand’s most popular lifestyle models, the 9060, has been reimagined as the 9060Sv1 — or more succinctly, the 9060 Mule.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • To succinctly encapsulate New York City’s food scene feels nearly impossible.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of succinctly

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“Pithily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pithily. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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