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briefest

The correct spelling is briefest.

How to pronounce briefest

adjective

Say it like: Bree-fes-t

The correct spelling is briefest. Of short duration; happening quickly. For example: "Her reign was brief but spectacular."

Usage Examples

Her reign was brief but spectacular.

His speech of acceptance was brief but moving.

Her skirt was extremely brief but doubtless cool.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of short duration; happening quickly.
  2. 2.Concise; taking few words.
  3. 3.Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.
  4. 4.Rife; common; prevalent.

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