English Explanatory Dictionary

pithy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Concise and meaningful.
  2. Of, like, or abounding in pith; spongy or having small holes or pits.
  3. Vigorous, powerful, strong; substantial.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪθi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pithy.wav

Word forms

pithy pithier pithiest

Etymology

From Middle English pithy, pythy, equivalent to pith + -y.

Synonyms

terse concise laconic succinct

Derived words

pithily pithiness unpithy
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