CEFR B2

briefness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being short in duration or concise in expression.

Examples

The briefness of his remarks surprised everyone, as he usually spoke at length.
Despite the briefness of the meeting, all key decisions were made efficiently.

Synonyms: shortness, brevity, conciseness, succinctness

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briefness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbriːfnəs/

Definition

The quality of being short in duration or concise in expression.

Examples

The briefness of his remarks surprised everyone, as he usually spoke at length.
Despite the briefness of the meeting, all key decisions were made efficiently.
She appreciated the briefness of the email, getting straight to the point without unnecessary details.

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