Definition

Adverb: - In a telegraphic manner; in a short, concise, and condensed way, often omitting unnecessary words, similar to the style of a telegram. This adverb describes communication that is extremely brief and to the point, focusing only on essential information.

Usage

The adverb "telegraphically" modifies verbs to describe the manner in which an action, especially communication, is performed. It implies extreme brevity and conciseness.

Examples

• The reporter filed the story telegraphically due to the strict word limit.
• He answered all their questions telegraphically, using only "yes" or "no."
• The instructions were written telegraphically, leaving out any explanatory details.

Advanced Usage

• "to communicate telegraphically": to convey information in a very brief, almost coded manner.
  • During the crisis, updates from the field were sent telegraphically to save time.

Variants and Related Words

• Telegraphic (adjective): Having the concise style of a telegram.
  • His telegraphic writing style can be hard to understand.
• Telegraph (noun/verb): (n) A system for transmitting messages; (v) to send a message by telegraph or to convey something clearly and predictably.
  • The invention of the telegraph revolutionized communication.

Synonyms

• Concisely: In a brief and comprehensive manner.
• Succinctly: Expressed in few words.
• Tersely: In a sparing manner, potentially to the point of rudeness.
• Laconically: Using very few words.

Antonyms

• Verbosely: Using more words than needed.
• Prolixly: In a tediously lengthy manner.
• Discursively: In a rambling, digressive way.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• In a nutshell: Very concisely. (This idiom is a conceptual synonym but not a direct phrasal verb of "telegraphically.")
  • He explained the complex theory in a nutshell.

Adverb

1. in a short and concise manner
   • a particular bird, exactly and tersely described in the book of birds