Definition

Describing something that is brief but full of meaning or substance.

Example

The speaker made a pithy remark that captured everyone's attention.

Conversation

I just read a book that had some really pithy quotes.

Oh really? I love when books do that!

Yeah, they make the ideas stick with you better.

Exactly! A pithy statement can be so powerful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pithy → It originates from the Old English word 'piþ', meaning the essential part or core of something. The word 'pithy' describes language or writing that is concise and full of meaning, capturing the essence in a few words.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'core' ('piþ') of something being expressed in a few powerful words — that's what makes something 'pithy'.

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