All 3 Uses of
terse
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- 'It's not my own neck I'm saving,' said Harry tersely, tugging the trunk over a patch of particularly uneven, moth-eaten carpet right in front of the door.†
Chpt 23 *
- 'Right,' said Harry tersely.†
Chpt 24
- 'Sit down, Potter,' said Professor McGonagall tersely.†
Chpt 29
Definition:
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(terse) using words sparingly
(Depending upon the context, this can have a negative connotation of minimizing social interaction due to ill feelings.)