Briefly

/ˈbrifli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a brief manner; for a short duration of time.

She explained the project briefly during the meeting.

In summary; concisely.

The report was discussed briefly in the last session.

In a way that is not detailed or thorough.

He touched upon the subject briefly before moving on.

For a short period of time.

They agreed to stay briefly at the hotel before heading to the airport.

From Middle English brevely, from brief + -ly.

to put it briefly

To express something in a concise manner.

briefly put

To state something in a quick and straightforward way.

in brief

In summary or in short.

brief

Short in duration or length.

brevity

The quality of being brief or concise.