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释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms oftersein EnglishterseThesaurus>not speaking much or often>terse These are words and phrases related toterse. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of terse. NOT SPEAKING MUCH OR OFTENI don't appreciate how terse she is in meetings. Synonyms and examples quiet She's a quiet little thing. taciturn Her father was a shy, taciturn man. abrupt He is criticised for being too abrupt with his clients. curtdisapproving She was very curt with him. short I'm sorry I was so short with you, but I was under a lot of stress. laconicformal My uncle has quite a laconic wit. not waste words She doesn't waste words - if she agrees with you, she'll just say that. Antonym and example talkative Her little boy is so talkative you can hardly get a word in! Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofterse. See also silent soft muffled faint hushed peaceful sleepy tranquil restful sequestered Learn moreSomething that is quietdoes not make much noise. A quiet place or eventdoes not have much activity, excitement, or peoplein it. People who are quietdo not speak much or often. |
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