Terse
- (by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point. Synonyms: concise, succinct Antonyms: prolix, verbose, wordy
- (by extension) Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt. Synonyms: abrupt, brusque, (dialectal) mardy, short-spoken
- (obsolete) Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce. [from early 17th c.]