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Briefly

/ˈbɹiːfli/

(manner) In a brief manner, summarily.

📖 Definitions of "Briefly"

adverb
  1. 1

    (manner) In a brief manner, summarily.

    "He covered the subject briefly in his book."

  2. 2

    (duration) For a brief period.

    "He only worked here briefly."

  3. 3

    To be brief, in short.

    "Briefly, I am not happy about what happened, but no one will be losing their job."

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