* Verbose: This is the most direct opposite, meaning using more words than necessary.
* Prolix: Similar to verbose, but implying a tedious or rambling style.
* Wordy: This simply means using too many words.
* Circumspect: Implying the use of unnecessary detail or indirectness.
* Rambling: Characterized by wandering from the point.
* Diffuse: Spread out or unfocused.
* Long-winded: Similar to verbose, but often used for speeches.
* Expansive: Tending to be detailed and comprehensive.
The best antonym depends on the specific situation and the intended meaning.