Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reply-tersely
verb
/rɪˈplaɪ ˈtɜrslɪ/
Definition
To respond in a manner that is brief and concise, often lacking in elaboration or detail.
Examples
- He often replies tersely, leaving his colleagues unsatisfied with the lack of detail.
- When asked about his weekend, he replied tersely, ‘It was fine.’
- She has a habit of replying tersely during meetings, which sometimes frustrates other participants.
Meaning
When someone replies tersely, they provide a quick response that may come off as curt or abrupt, typically without much explanation or context.
Synonyms
- Respond briefly
- Answer curtly
- Rejoin succinctly
- Rebut concisely
