2. Brevity, conciseness refer to the use of few words in speaking. Brevity emphasizes the short duration of speech: a response reduced to extreme brevity. Conciseness emphasizes compactness of expression: Her prose is clear in spite of great conciseness.
How do you use brevity?
Brevity in a Sentence ?
- I hope the minister exercises brevity in his sermon today.
- Because she does not understand what the word “brevity” means, my mother has never had a short phone conversation.
- As the couple married after knowing each other only four days, the brevity of their marriage did not surprise anyone.
What is a good sentence for brevity?
1. His essays are models of clarity and brevity. 2. The brevity of the concert disappointed the audience.
