All 3 Uses of
terse
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- "Can't do it," said Hestia tersely, "Mad-Eye will explain."†
Chpt 3 *
- I'm sorry, Harry, but I had to check," said Lupin tersely.†
Chpt 5
- Yes. said Aberforth tersely.†
Chpt 28
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.)