in a word
The phrase “in a word” has 3 syllables: in a word
It's pronounced as /ɪn ə wɝːd/
What is synonym and antonym for in a word?
In the thesaurus, “in a word” has 25 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for in a word along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for in a word
- abruptly
- aphoristically
- bluffly
- bluntly
- briefly
- brusquely
- compactly
- concisely
- crisply
- curtly
- elliptically
- exactly
- in a nutshell
- in brief
- in short
- in sum
- laconically
- monosyllabically
- pithily
- precisely
- sententiously
- shortly
- succinctly
- summarily
- tersely
Antonyms for in a word
- diffusely
- long-windedly
- redundantly
- repetitiously
- verbosely
- wordily
Example Sentences
- In a word, the movie was breathtaking.
- The entire experience was, in a word, unforgettable.
- His attitude was, in a word, unacceptable.
- In a word, the plan failed.
- Her performance was, in a word, brilliant.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to in a word, such as: abruptly, aphoristically, bluffly, bluntly, briefly, brusquely, compactly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
laconically
- abruptly
- aphoristically
- bluffly
- bluntly
- briefly
- brusquely
- compactly
- concisely
- crisply
- curtly
- elliptically
- exactly
- in a nutshell
- in a word
- in brief
- in short
- in sum
- monosyllabically
- pithily
- precisely
- sententiously
- shortly
- succinctly
- summarily
- tersely
elliptically
- abruptly
- aphoristically
- bluffly
- bluntly
- briefly
- brusquely
- compactly
- concisely
- crisply
- curtly
- exactly
- in a nutshell
- in a word
- in brief
- in short
- in sum
- laconically
- monosyllabically
- pithily
- precisely
- sententiously
- shortly
- succinctly
- summarily
- tersely
in a nutshell
- abruptly
- aphoristically
- bluffly
- bluntly
- briefly
- brusquely
- compactly
- concisely
- crisply
- curtly
- elliptically
- exactly
- in a word
- in brief
- in short
- in sum
- laconically
- monosyllabically
- pithily
- precisely
- sententiously
- shortly
- succinctly
- summarily
- tersely