verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

laconic, modest, clear

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Example Sentences

Example:In contrast to fustianizing, he preferred to be laconic and to the point, leaving no room for misunderstanding.

Definition:using words or making comments in a concise and dry manner, often unnecessarily terse or brief.

From laconic

Example:She was glad to fustianize some of her colleagues who seemed more interested in being modestly laconic and underplaying their contributions.

Definition:not making excessive claims about one's abilities, knowledge, or achievements; showing or feeling no strong desire for personal distinction, importance, or recognition.

From modest

Example:The difficulty of his fustianizing made me appreciate the clarity of the clear, straightforward letter he wrote later.

Definition:free from obscurity, confusion, or ambiguity; easy to understand or interpret.

From clear