brevity

/ˈbrɛvɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being brief or concise, often in speech or writing.

“The author’s brevity in the novel’s introduction was impressive, drawing the reader into the story quickly.”

2. noun

The state of being short in duration or length.

“The brevity of the meeting was a surprise to everyone, as they had expected it to last longer.”

Synonyms

  • briefness
  • conciseness
  • shortness

Antonyms

  • lengthiness
  • prolixity
  • verbosity