Pronunciation: /ˈbrifnəs/
noun the quality or state of being brief; succinctness
A1 I prefer the briefness of text messages over long phone calls.
A2 The briefness of the meeting surprised everyone.
B1 The briefness of the presentation made it easy to understand.
B2 Her speech was eloquent despite its briefness.
C1 The briefness of his explanation left us with more questions than answers.
C2 The briefness of the concert did not diminish its impact on the audience.
verb not applicable
A1 She briefnessed the instructions to make it easier to understand.
A2 He briefnessed the report before submitting it to the boss.
B1 The manager briefnessed the new project plan to the team during the meeting.
B2 The teacher briefnessed the key points of the lesson before starting the lecture.
C1 The lawyer briefnessed the case details for the court presentation.
C2 The CEO briefnessed the company's quarterly performance in a concise presentation.
adjective not applicable
A1 The book was written in briefness for easy understanding.
A2 She summarized the article with briefness to save time.
B1 The presentation was concise and to the point, demonstrating the speaker's briefness.
B2 The lawyer's briefness in presenting the case impressed the judge.
C1 His briefness in explaining complex concepts made him a sought-after lecturer.
C2 The author's briefness in describing the setting allowed readers to use their imagination.
adverb not applicable
A1 She explained the task with briefness so that everyone could understand.
A2 He described the process with briefness, making it easy to follow.
B1 The instructor summarized the lesson with briefness, highlighting key points.
B2 The manager delivered the presentation with briefness, keeping it concise and informative.
C1 The professor's lecture was filled with depth despite its briefness.
C2 Her speech was impactful due to its briefness and clarity.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I prefer the briefness of text messages over long phone calls.
A2 The briefness of the meeting surprised everyone.
B1 Despite the briefness of the presentation, the key points were well covered.
B2 The briefness of the instructions made it difficult to understand the task.
C1 The briefness of the contract made it hard to decipher all the legal terms.
C2 The briefness of his response indicated his lack of interest in the topic.
preposition not applicable
A1 I will explain the rules with briefness so everyone can understand.
A2 She summarized the main points with briefness in her presentation.
B1 The teacher's briefness in explaining the topic helped the students grasp the concept easily.
B2 The CEO's briefness in the meeting left everyone with a clear understanding of the company's direction.
C1 His briefness in the report showed his ability to convey complex information concisely.
C2 The diplomat's briefness in negotiations was admired by all parties involved.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I will be briefness I have to leave soon.
A2 She spoke with briefness, getting straight to the point.
B1 The briefness of his explanation left us with more questions than answers.
B2 Despite the briefness of the meeting, we were able to cover all the important topics.
C1 His briefness in his responses indicated a deep understanding of the subject matter.
C2 The briefness of the contract negotiations surprised everyone involved.
interjection not applicable
A1 Briefness! Please pass the salt.
A2 Briefness, I need your help with this math problem.
B1 Briefness, could you summarize the main points of the meeting for me?
B2 Briefness, I appreciate your concise explanation.
C1 Briefness, your succinct presentation was very effective.
C2 Briefness, your ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner is impressive.
article not applicable
A1 The briefness of the meeting made it easy to understand.
A2 The teacher's explanation was appreciated for its briefness.
B1 The briefness of the presentation left the audience wanting more information.
B2 The briefness of the report allowed for a quick review of the main points.
C1 The briefness of the novel's chapters added to its overall impact.
C2 The author's skill in conveying complex ideas with brevity is evident in the briefness of the book.
formal The briefness of the meeting allowed for efficient decision-making.
informal I appreciate the briefness of your explanation.
slang I can't stand the briefness of this class, it's so boring.
figurative The briefness of life reminds us to cherish every moment.
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