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Short and Sweet? That's "Breviloquent"

February 21, 2026

Word of the Day

breviloquent

[bre-vil-uh-kwuhnt]

adjective:

speaking or expressed in a concise or terse style

Explanation

Breviloquent describes using as few words as possible to get a message across. It applies to punchy speeches, crisp writing, and any moment where less is more. When restraint makes the message sharper, breviloquent is the word.

Example: The breviloquent presentation, deliberately short and to the point, impressed the entire committee of executives.