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What does tersely mean?

"Tersely" means using very few words, often to the point of being abrupt or rude. It's a synonym for:

* Concisely

* Briefly

* Succinctly

* Sharply

* Curtly

Here are some examples:

* "He answered the question tersely, 'No'."

* "The news report was terse, giving only the essential facts."

* "Her terse tone made it clear she was unhappy."

In essence, "tersely" implies a lack of detail and a direct, almost blunt, way of communicating.

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