Opposite of long-winded talk with no real substance
Opposite of informal or casual talk amongst people
Opposite of idle talk or chatter
“An awkward silence filled the room as the crowd waited in bated breath for the magician to complete his death-defying stunt.”
Opposite of communication by spoken words
“To the deaf and dumb, under instruction, dactylology is useful as a means of communication between them and their teacher.”
Opposite of the excess use of words, especially using more than are needed for clarity or precision
Opposite of foolish, excited, or confused talk
“In his poems and translations, he established a poetic diction appropriate to the heroic couplet.”
Opposite of abounding in words or containing more words than necessary
Opposite of present participle for to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) conversation
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