crisp; terse; laconic
Describes writing or speech that is concise and to the point, often with a literary or slightly formal tone. Rare in everyday conversation.
His writing is crisp and without waste.
Terse expression is a hallmark of this writer.
Compound of 簡 (simple, brief) and 勁 (strong, vigorous). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the word is a literary Sino-Japanese term.