BRIEFLY
/ˈbɹiːfli/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adverb
Definition of BRIEFLY
(manner) In a brief manner, summarily.
"He covered the subject briefly in his book."
(duration) For a brief period.
"He only worked here briefly."
To be brief, in short.
"Briefly, I am not happy about what happened, but no one will be losing their job."
Examples of BRIEFLY in a Sentence
- "He covered the subject briefly in his book."
- "He only worked here briefly."
- "Briefly, I am not happy about what happened, but no one will be losing their job."
Word Details
Is BRIEFLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BRIEFLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BRIEFLY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for BRIEFLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | i | e | f | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRIEFLY
81 words from the letters in BRIEFLY
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How to Use BRIEFLY in Word Games
BRIEFLY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BRIEFLY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BRIEFLY to find 81 additional valid words.