Pithy etymology
Webbadj pithy. bendable — to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: … Webbpithyetymology Home English Pithy English word pithy comes from English -y, English pith Detailed word origin of pithy Words with the same origin as pithy Descendants of -y …
Pithy etymology
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WebbOpposite words for Pithy. Definition: adjective. ['ˈpɪθi'] concise and full of meaning. Webbpithy adj adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." figurative (succinct) مباشر، يصيب الهدف : The journalist's pithy comment …
WebbPithy Etymology early 14c., "strong, vigorous," from pith (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "full of substance or significance" is from 1520s; literal meaning "full of pith" not attested until … Webbadj. pith•i•er, pith•i•est. 1. brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; terse; forcible: a pithy observation. 2. of, like, or abounding in pith. [1300–50] pith′i•ly,adv. pith′i•ness,n. …
WebbPITHY — pith ‧ y /ˈpɪθi/ BrE AmE adjective if something that is said or written is pithy, it is intelligent and … Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English PITHY — adj. (pithier, … Webbpithy adjective ˈpi-thē pithier; pithiest Synonyms of pithy 1 : consisting of or abounding in pith 2 : having substance and point : tersely cogent pithily ˈpi-thə-lē adverb pithiness ˈpi …
Webb10 apr. 2024 · Pithy definition: A pithy comment or piece of writing is short , direct , and full of meaning. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples
Webbadjective, pith·i·er, pith·i·est. brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible: a pithy observation. of, like, or abounding in pith. … gabriela whiteWebbSentences with pithy . 1. Adjective Citrus fruits should have the peel and pithy bitter white part inside the peel removed before juicing. 2. Noun, singular or mass If you keep your … gabriela whittWebbIt is short and pithy, catchy, thousands of years, a household name. His preaching was ingenious and pithy. The wisdom of nations lies in their proverbs, which are brief and … gabriel a wallace mdWebb1. Consisting wholly, or in part, of pith; abounding in pith; as, a pithy stem; a pithy fruit. 2. Having nervous energy; forceful; cogent. This pithy speech prevailed, and all agreed. … gabriela wakeham floral design new yorkWebbA pithy phrase or statement is brief but full of substance and meaning. Proverbs and sayings are pithy ; newspaper columnists give pithy advice. The root of this word is pith , … gabriela wittichWebbEnglish word pithy comes from English -y, English pith You can also see our other etymologies for the English word pithy. Currently you are viewing the etymology of pithy … gabriela warthWebbr/etymology • How did cobweb (from OE coppewebbe, literally spider web) come to mean the dirty abandoned web while spiderweb became common use for any active web? Or … gabriel bach obituary