elliptically

The word “elliptically” has 5 syllables: el-lip-ti-cal-ly

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪptɪkli/


What is synonym and antonym for elliptically?

In the thesaurus, “elliptically” has 25 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elliptically along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for 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

Antonyms for elliptically

  • diffusely
  • long-windedly
  • redundantly
  • repetitiously
  • verbosely
  • wordily

Example Sentences

  • The comet moves elliptically around the sun, following a predictable path.
  • She spoke elliptically, making it hard for anyone to understand her true feelings.
  • The figure was drawn elliptically, creating a smooth and continuous curve.
  • The planets in our solar system orbit elliptically, as described by Kepler's laws.
  • The spaceship traveled elliptically around the moon before heading toward the Earth.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elliptically, 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

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