English / proverb
Brevity Is the Soul of Wit
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Expressing ideas concisely and clearly is the true hallmark of intelligence, wit, and effective communication.
In context
01
The editor cut my sprawling essay down to two crisp pages, reminding me that brevity is the soul of wit.
02
During the pitch competition, the judge praised the concise summary, noting that brevity is the soul of wit.
Synonyms
Conciseness is key,Pithy eloquence,Succinct clarity
Antonyms
Verbose rambling,Tedious circumlocution
Collocations
remember brevity is the soul of wit,prove that brevity is the soul of wit,Shakespearean adage brevity is soul of wit