Brief synonyms

Apprise of, cursory, abbreviated, revealing, briefing, argument, qc, acquaint with, and advise of are all synonyms for brief. Lengthy and extended are antonyms of brief. And here are 102 another word for brief.

Another word for brief

1. short

  • Cursory
  • Ephemeral
  • Evanescent
  • Fading
  • Fleeting
  • Flying
  • Fugitive
  • Hasty
  • Hurried
  • Impermanent
  • Momentary
  • Passing
  • Perfunctory
  • Quick
  • Quickie
  • Short-lived
  • Short
  • Temporary
  • Transient
  • Transitory
  • Fugacious

2. concise

  • Abbreviated
  • Abridged
  • Aphoristic
  • Clipped
  • Compact
  • Compendious
  • Compressed
  • Concise
  • Condensed
  • Crisp
  • Curt
  • Epigrammatic
  • Incisive
  • Laconic
  • Pithy
  • Pointed
  • Potted
  • Short and sweet
  • Short
  • Sparing
  • Succinct
  • Terse
  • Thumbnail
  • To the point
  • Monosyllabic

3. skimpy

  • Revealing
  • Scanty
  • Short
  • Skimpy
  • Low-cut

4. instructions

  • Briefing
  • Directions
  • Directives
  • Guidance
  • Guidelines
  • Information
  • Instructions
  • Low-down
  • Mandate
  • Remit
  • Rundown
  • Gen

5. summary of the facts

  • Argument
  • Case
  • Contention
  • Summary of the facts
  • Dossier

6. lawyer

  • QC
  • Queen's Counsel
  • Advocate
  • Attorney
  • Barrister
  • Counsel
  • Defending counsel
  • Lawyer
  • Legal representative
  • Solicitor
  • Counsellor-at-law

7. inform of

  • Acquaint with
  • Advise of
  • Apprise of
  • Bring up to date on
  • Clue in on
  • Clue up about
  • Direct
  • Fill in on
  • Gen up on
  • Give information about
  • Give the rundown on
  • Guide
  • Inform of
  • Instruct
  • Keep up to speed with
  • Notify of
  • Prepare
  • Prime
  • Put in the picture about
  • Tell about
  • Update on
  • Give the gen on

Brief synonyms statistics

The adjective "brief" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 2 letters, 2 synonyms with 4 letters, 11 synonyms with 5 letters, 7 synonyms with 6 letters, 16 synonyms with 7 letters, 17 synonyms with 8 letters, 11 synonyms with 9 letters, 10 synonyms with 10 letters, 6 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, 2 synonyms with 16 letters, 2 synonyms with 17 letters, 1 synonym with 19 letters, and 2 synonyms with 20 letters, for a total of 94 synonyms for brief.

Brief sentences

She gave a brief explanation today.

He wrote a brief summary quickly.

The meeting was surprisingly brief yesterday.

Please keep your comments brief today.


Similar to brief

Word Opposites Synonyms
Eerie Normal, reassuring Uncanny, sinister
Varied Uniform, consistent Diverse, assorted
Brisk Sluggish, slow, quiet Quick, rapid
Bring Take, accept Conduct, escort
Grief Joy, happiness Sorrow, misery
Series Single, one-time Sequence, succession
Barrier Openness, accessibility Fence, railing
Brilliant Stupid, untalented Bright, shining
Arried out Abandoned, neglected Executed, implemented
Relief Stress, discomfort. Reassurance, consolation
Friend Enemy, opponent Companion, boon companion
Worried Carefree, calm, unconcerned Anxious, disturbed
Belief Disbelief, doubt Faith, trust
Friendly Unfriendly, hostile Affectionate, affable
Experience Knowledge, ignorance Involvement in, participation in
Variety Uniformity, monotony Diversity, variation
Bright Dark, dull Shining, light
Good grief Joyous celebration, relief Wow, whoa