1. most brief and clearly expressed; using very few words
Usage: superlative form of ‘terse’

Examples

• His tersest reply was simply ‘No.’
• The professor’s tersest explanation was still clear and helpful.
• Among all the responses, hers was the tersest but most effective.
• The tersest summary captured the main points perfectly.
• Even his tersest emails conveyed exactly what was needed.
• The tersest version of the instructions was easiest to follow.