English Reference
Adverb

succinctly

adv.
C1 Advanced US /səkˈsɪŋktɫi/ UK /səksˈɪŋktli/ suc·cinct·ly

adv.in a way that is short and to the point. You use this when you want to say exactly what you need to without any extra words.

adv.in a manner that is brief, concise, and to the point. Often used to describe the delivery of information or the style of writing.


SIMPLE

She explained the problem succinctly in just a few sentences.

CONTEXTUAL

The lawyer presented the evidence succinctly to the jury to avoid confusion.

COMPLEX

The report was written succinctly, ensuring that the board could grasp the core findings without sifting through unnecessary technical details.

They said AI had been used to rewrite some paragraphs more succinctly, but was not used for originating research or for the generation of the report.

The Guardian· 17 Aug 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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