1brief 
/ˈbri:f/ adjective
brief·er; brief·est /ˈbri:f/ adjective 1 : lasting only a short period of time
▪ The meeting will be brief. ▪ She worked there for only a brief period (of time) in the late 1980s. ▪ They stopped by for a brief [=quick] visit. 2 : using only a few words
▪ I promise to be brief. [=I promise to say what I need to say quickly] ▪ She gave a brief [=concise] description/summary/history of the problem. ▪ The essay is brief but thorough enough. ▪ I'd like to say a brief word [=a few words] about the people who made this event possible. ▪ a few brief words of caution/praise ▪ I'd like to have a brief word with you. [=I would like to have a short conversation with you] — see also in brief at 2brief 3 of clothing : covering less of the body than is usual
▪ brief skirts/shorts ▪ a brief bikini
▪ The meeting will be brief. ▪ She worked there for only a brief period (of time) in the late 1980s. ▪ They stopped by for a brief [=quick] visit.
▪ I promise to be brief. [=I promise to say what I need to say quickly] ▪ She gave a brief [=concise] description/summary/history of the problem. ▪ The essay is brief but thorough enough. ▪ I'd like to say a brief word [=a few words] about the people who made this event possible. ▪ a few brief words of caution/praise ▪ I'd like to have a brief word with you. [=I would like to have a short conversation with you] — see also in brief at 2brief
▪ brief skirts/shorts ▪ a brief bikini
