Brevity
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The quality of using as few words as possible to express something clearly, avoiding unnecessary length or repetition.
“The editor praised her brevity, noting that every word in the article earned its place.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
brev·i·ty
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Synonyms
briefnesstransience
Antonyms
verbositywordinessprolixity
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Wordle
Contains REVIT in positions 2-6, ends in -ITY, no repeated letters
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points, both V and Y contribute to a strong score for a seven-letter word
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