Pithily/ˈpɪθɪli/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Direct Expression Use 'pithily' when the speaker cuts unnecessary words and gets to the point quickly. In the meeting, he pithily stated the solution to the problem. Pro Tip 2/3Strong Impact 'Pithily' often gives a sense of strong opinion or decisive statement. The critic pithily dismissed the film's plot as cliché. Pro Tip 3/3Not Rude Being pithy isn't rude, but concise. It's valued for efficiency, not rudeness. Her pithily worded email saved everyone's time.