telegraphic
/ˌtɛləˈɡræfɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or sent by a telegraph.
- The old telegraphic equipment is now in a museum.
- They used a telegraphic system to communicate across the ocean.
- The telegraphic message arrived within minutes.
- Very brief and direct, like a telegram; using few words.
- His speech was telegraphic, getting straight to the point.
- She gave a telegraphic reply: 'Yes. Tomorrow. Noon.'
- The instructions were telegraphic, so we had to guess the details.