Adjective
succinct
IPA /səkˈsɪŋkt/
Expressing an idea clearly in just a few words, with no more detail than the listener or reader needs.
See example sentence: succinct
Please send a succinct message explaining where we should meet.
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Adjective
lucid
IPA /ˈluːsɪd/
Clearly expressed and easy to understand, especially when a piece of writing or speech explains something complicated.
See example sentence: lucid
Her lucid instructions made the new board game easy to learn.
Adjective
coherent
IPA /kəʊˈhɪərənt/
Clear and logically organised, with ideas or parts that connect in a way that makes sense to other people.
See example sentence: coherent
She gave a coherent account of why the family plans had changed.
Adjective
articulate
IPA /ɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪt/
Able to express your thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively so that other people can easily understand you.
See example sentence: articulate
My articulate cousin explained the problem clearly to the shop assistant.
Adjective
concise
IPA /kənˈsaɪs/
Expressing the information that matters clearly and in few words, without adding unnecessary details or repeating the same ideas.
See example sentence: concise
Please send me a concise message with the time and meeting place.
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