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Brief (Adjective)

Meaning 1

(of clothing) very short; "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • She wore a brief pink bikini to the beach, attracting admiring glances from onlookers.
  • The Olympic athlete donned a brief pair of swimsuit trunks that provided little drag in the water.
  • At the swim meet, she swam a fast time while wearing her trusty brief competition suit.
  • On vacation in the tropical island, the girls strutted their stuff on the beach wearing their latest brief summer fashions.
  • At the lake house, his extremely brief swimming shorts led to good-natured teasing from friends.

Synonyms

  • Abbreviated

Meaning 2

Of short duration or distance; "a brief stay in the country".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The tourists made a brief stop at the museum before heading to the park.
  • She had a brief conversation with her boss about the project deadline.
  • The athlete's brief moment of glory was overshadowed by her subsequent injury.
  • The professor gave a brief overview of the course material on the first day of class.
  • The family made a brief visit to their grandparents' house for the holidays.

Related Words

  • Brevity (noun)
  • Briefness (noun)

Meaning 3

Concise and succinct; "covered the matter in a brief statement".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Related Words

  • Brevity (noun)
  • Briefness (noun)
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