Abbreviated (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Cut short in duration; "the abbreviated speech"; "her shortened life was clearly the result of smoking"; "an unsatisfactory truncated conversation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The lecture was an abbreviated version of the professor's usual lengthy discussions.
- The company made an abbreviated announcement about the upcoming merger due to time constraints.
- She had to give an abbreviated presentation because the conference was running behind schedule.
- The abbreviated season was a result of the league's dispute with the players' union.
- The family was grieving over their loved one's abbreviated life cut short in its prime.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(of clothing) very short; "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fashion model wore an abbreviated dress that barely covered her thighs.
- The abbreviated shorts were perfect for the hot summer weather.
- She felt self-conscious in her abbreviated swimsuit at the beach.
- The abbreviated hemline of the skirt made it look more like a tunic.
- The abbreviated sleeves of the shirt made it ideal for warm weather.